Accelerated Degree-in-Three Programs
Save Money, Sprint Ahead: Earn Your Degree Faster!
Expedite your bachelor’s degree with one of Immaculata’s Degree-in-Three majors. Take courses year-round and graduate earlier, saving time and tuition so you can begin your career or graduate studies sooner.
Through Immaculata’s Degree-in-Three programs, you will:
- Accelerate your studies through taking summer and winter courses
- Graduate in three years instead of four
- Save on tuition and other college expenses, such as housing and meal plans
- Get the same accredited education as our four-year degrees
- Enter the workforce early and start earning a good salary ahead of schedule
Majors Available in the Degree-in-Three Format
Program | Degrees | Type |
---|---|---|
BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP | ||
Accounting, B.S. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
Business and Esport Management, B.S. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
Business and Human Resource Management, B.S. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
Business and Marketing Management, B.S. | Bachelor | Adult Professional |
Business and Marketing Management, B.S. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
Business and Sport Management, B.S. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
Business and Supply Chain Management, B.S. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
Business Leadership, B.S. | Bachelor | Adult Professional |
Finance and Wealth Management, B.S. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION | ||
Communication, B.A. | Bachelor | Adult Professional |
Communication, B.A. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
English, B.A. (optional 7-12 Certification) | Bachelor, Certification | Traditional Undergraduate |
Interactive Media, B.A. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
HISTORY | ||
History, B.A. (optional 7-12 Certification) | Bachelor, Certification | Traditional Undergraduate |
NUTRITION | ||
Nutrition and Dietetics, B.S. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY | ||
Theology, B.A. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING | ||
Psychology, B.A. | Bachelor | Adult Professional |
Psychology, B.A. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
Criminology, B.A. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
Politics, Law and Policy, B.A. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
Sociology, B.A. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
TECHNOLOGY | ||
Cybersecurity, B.S. | Bachelor | Adult Professional |
Cybersecurity, B.S. | Bachelor | Traditional Undergraduate |
Programs with a teaching certification option require an additional year to complete secondary education courses and certification requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a high school student, we encourage you to earn college credits early through Advanced Placement (AP) courses or dual enrollment programs. If you are a college transfer student or adult learner, you can transfer your credits and work with your advisor to complete your degree in a shorter timeframe.
The Degree-in-Three format is best for organized, motivated students who are comfortable managing a heavier course load. In general, you will take six classes (18 credits) instead of five classes for both the fall and spring semesters. You may also take winter and summer courses to keep working toward your degree requirements.
Here is a sample showing the Degree-in-Three course schedule for the B.S. in Accounting.
First Year: Fall Semester | Credits | First Year: Spring Semester | Credits |
ENG 106: Composition I | 3 | ENG 107: Composition II | 3 |
BUS 235: Business Computer Application | 3 | MATH 221: Business Math | 3 |
First Year Seminar | 3 | MKT 309: Marketing Principles & Practices | 3 |
ECO 202: Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 201: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
ACC 203: Accounting Principles I | 3 | ACC 204: Accounting Principles II | 3 |
Pursuit of Wisdom | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Total |
18 |
Total |
18 |
Second Year: Fall Semester | Second Year: Spring Semester | ||
ECO 307: Statistics | 3 | ECO 317: Business Analytics | 3 |
ACC 303: Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
FIN 362: Introduction to Finance | 3 | Global Society (BUS 345 strongly recommended) | 3 |
ACC 313: Income Tax Planning for Indiv & Bus or ACC 317: Cost Accounting I |
3 | COM 200: Business Technical Writing or COM 350: Business and Professional Speaking |
3 |
Free Elective | 3 | ACC 304: Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | ACC 314: Advanced Tax | 3 |
Total |
18 |
Total |
18 |
Third Year: Fall Semester | Third Year: Spring Semester | ||
ACC 313: Income Tax Planning for Indiv & Bus or ACC 317: Cost Accounting I |
3 | ACC 425: Auditing | 3 |
BUS 315: Business Law I | 3 | BUS 365: Strategic Planning | 3 |
ACC 421: Advanced Accounting I | 3 | ACC 398/399: Accounting Practicum | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Department Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
Free Elective | 3 | BUS 338: Business Ethics | 3 |
Total |
18 |
Total |
18 |
Summer Semester 1 | Summer Semester 2 | ||
Natural & Physical World | 3 | Pursuit of Faith (THE 200 or above) | 3 |
Historical Consciousness | 3 | Pursuit of Wisdom (PHI 209 recommended) | 3 |
Pursuit of Faith (THE 109 or 110) | 3 | Creativity Elective | 3 |
Total |
9 |
Total |
9 |
While more courses per semester is challenging, Immaculata’s supportive academic advisors are experts in choosing courses wisely and guiding students to achieve their goals to graduate faster. Tell your advisor you want to pursue your degree in three years so they can help you map your course schedule and plan for an accelerated path to graduation. If necessary, they can help you shift your schedule to a four-year plan instead.
To earn your degree more rapidly, you will need to focus on fulfilling academic requirements with limited time for elective courses, extracurricular activities, internships, research projects and study abroad experiences. However, you may be able to participate in some of these opportunities as part of your coursework. Your advisor can help you choose activities and carefully plan your schedule to allow for them, possibly during summers.
If you are a full-time undergraduate student, you are eligible for Immaculata scholarships and grants for the fall and spring semesters. You may take up to 18 credits per semester at the full-time tuition rate, and you will pay the per-credit tuition rate for any additional credits.
For summer and winter courses, you will pay a discounted per-credit tuition rate. If you take at least six credits in the summer or in winter and spring combined, you may use student loan funds and any Pell grant funds for which you qualify to pay for courses.