Program Overview

University of Rhode Island Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program

The University of Rhode Island's Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program (ABM) enables students to earn both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in five years. This program is designed for undergraduate students who have demonstrated excellence in their undergraduate studies and are ready for advanced-level scholarship.

Program Details

• The ABM program is available in various fields, including communication studies, computer science, English, engineering, environmental studies, history, international studies and diplomacy, kinesiology, nutrition, pharmaceutical sciences, political science, wildlife and conservation biology, and textiles, fashion merchandising and design.
• Students in the ABM program can pursue their own specific academic interests and can opt for a non-thesis or thesis track, depending on their field of study.
• The English ABM program, for example, emphasizes critical reading, thinking, and writing skills in a broad range of canonical and non-canonical texts through course offerings in literary, film, cultural studies, and creative writing.

Benefits of the ABM Program

• The ABM program allows students to save time and tuition costs by earning both degrees in five years.
• Students can construct their own specialization within their chosen field, working in-depth with faculty members in different areas of specialization.
• The program provides students with advanced-level scholarship and prepares them for their future careers or further academic pursuits.

Student Experience

• Students in the ABM program, such as Karolina Wojcik, have found the experience to be rewarding and supportive.
• Wojcik, who is pursuing a Bachelor's and Master's degree in English, appreciates the opportunity to break down texts, make connections, and synthesize what she learns to further complete her understanding.
• The ABM program has allowed Wojcik to construct her own specialization within English, working with faculty members in different areas of specialization, and has prepared her for her future career as an English professor.