Accelerated Programs
& Seamless Pathways
Learn more about Messiah's accelerated and seamless pathway programs
Choose from our student types below to find the program that is right for you.
Dual enrollment
Messiah's dual enrollment program offers high school students the chance to earn college credit while still in high school, providing a head start on their higher education journey. By participating, students can save time and money by completing college-level courses early, gaining valuable academic experience, and potentially shortening their time in college.
Learn more about Dual enrollment
Summer online courses
Make the most of your summer and still earn the academic credits you need with Messiah's flexible, affordable summer online courses.
Jump start your education with Messiah's Summer online courses
Three- year degree options
At Messiah, you have the opportunity to leverage your investment and achieve your goals ahead of schedule in certain majors by earning your bachelor's degree in three or 3½ years.
Learn more about Messiah's three-year degree options
Accelerated Program
Athletic training accelerated degree (B.S./MSAT)
At Messiah University, athletic training is an accelerated, five-year program for students interested in pursuing a career as an athletic trainer.
Learn more about Messiah's Athletic training accelerated degree (B.S./MSAT)
Accelerated Program
Business administration accelerated degree (B.S. or B.A./MBA)
Earn your bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration in just five years. This accelerated program allows you to complete 12 credits towards your MBA while still enrolled as an undergraduate student in your choice of undergraduate majors.
Learn more about Messiah's Business administration accelerated degree (B.S. or B.A./MBA)
Accelerated Program
Occupational therapy accelerated degree (B.S./MOT)
Students who pursue this accelerated program earn both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree (in either applied health science with a pre-occupational therapy concentration or in psychology) and a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree from Messiah University in five years.
Learn more about Messiah's Occupational therapy accelerated degree (B.S./MOT)
Accelerated Program
Politics and International Relations B.A. with M.S. in Public Policy and Management (3+2)
This accelerated program option will provide you the opportunity to streamline your undergraduate and advanced degrees, spending 3 years at Messiah working toward a B.A. in politics and international relations followed by 2 years at Carnegie Mellon University to receive a M.S. in public policy and management.
Learn more about Messiah's Politics and International Relations B.A. with M.S. in Public Policy and Management (3+2)
Seamless Pathway Program
Early Assurance Program: Master of Occupational Therapy
The MOT Early Assurance Program allows Messiah University junior pre-OT students, or students of any major who fulfill the program’s admissions requirements, to obtain an early acceptance regarding their admission into the MOT program. Up to 10 Messiah juniors may be accepted for early assurance for any given MOT cohort.
Learn more about Messiah's Early Assurance Program: Master of Occupational Therapy
Seamless Pathway Program
Early Assurance Program: Doctor of Physical Therapy
The Early Assurance Program: Doctor of Physical Therapy allows both high school seniors and Messiah University juniors to obtain guaranteed acceptance regarding admission into the DPT program.
Learn more about Messiah's Early Assurance Program: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Seamless Pathway Program
Master of Science in Dietetics with Dietetic Internship (5-year pathway)
The Master of Science in Dietetics with Dietetic Internship (5-year pathway) gives students the opportunity to complete a bachelor's, master's and Dietetic Internship in a 5-year timeframe.
Learn more about Messiah's Master of Science in Dietetics with Dietetic Internship (5-year pathway)
Seamless Pathway Program
Master of Social Work: Advanced Standing
The Master of Social Work: Advanced Standing program allows entering first-year students to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees at Messiah University in less time than would be required to complete both of these degrees separately.
Learn more about Messiah's Master of Social Work: Advanced Standing