Fast Track/Direct Pathway Options
Complete Your Degree in Less Time
Opportunities to Accelerate Your Degree
UC offers several opportunities for students to either graduate more quickly or to complete both undergraduate and graduate requirements in a shortened time frame. Students who wish to pursue an accelerated track will work with their advisor to create an appropriate schedule to accomplish their educational goals.
Accelerated Undergraduate Degrees
Complete these degrees in just three years, launching your career sooner
Biology 3 Year Fast Track
Offered in seat on the Charleston campus
The Biology program at UC provides a rigorous curriculum grounded on a variety of biological disciplines (organismal biology, molecular biology, environmental science and biomedical science), along with intensive laboratory courses, field work, experiential learning, and research opportunities.
Contact: Dr. Mark B. Watson
Associate Professor of Biology
Biology Program Director
Natural Science Department Chair
markwatson@ucwv.edu
304-357-4744
Chemistry 3 Year Fast Track
Offered in-seat on the Charleston campus
The Chemistry major prepares students to be successful in industry, pharmacy, government facilities and graduate or professional schools. The faculty encourage undergraduate research and students work closely with an academic advisor to provide a curriculum tailored to meet the needs of the student.
Contact: Dr. Xiaoping Sun
Professor of Chemistry
xiaopingsun@ucwv.edu
304-357-4898
Communication 3 Year Fast Track
Offered in seat on our Charleston campus.
The Communication program provides a foundation in the study of human communication while integrating major areas of study in the communication field, including speech, writing, public relations, digital media design, marketing, journalism and event management. The flexible curriculum can be customized by students through selection of a focus area of seven courses outside the Communication program; e.g. from psychology, political science, business, art, etc.
Contact: Hannah Kennedy
Communication Program Director
Assistant Professor of Communication
hannahkennedy@ucwv.edu
304-357-4768
Radiology 3 Year Fast Track
Program is offered in seat on our Charleston campus
This program will help students become compassionate, responsible, and multi-competent radiology professionals. They also have opportunities for advanced education and multi-credentialing in specializations, including MRI, CT, CV, US, and mammography.
Contact: Kristi Barnett
Radiology Clinical Coordinator
kristibarnett@ucwv.edu
304-357-4971
Exercise Science to Master of Science in Occupational Therapy 3+2
The demand for Occupational Therapists is projected to increase 22% over the next five years. With our Exercise Science to Master of Science in Occupational Therapy pathway, you can be helping to fill that demand quickly.
The required pre-requisites for MSOT admission are built into the Exercise Science degree requirements, meaning you don’t have to take extra classes to be considered. Incoming freshmen students accepted into the direct entry program are guaranteed their seat in the MSOT program provided they fulfill all progression requirements.
Questions can be directed to Professor Jody Mashinter, Program Director for Exercise Science at jodymashinter@ucwv.edu or Dr. Nicole Scheiman, Program Director for MSOT at nicolescheiman@ucwv.edu.
Early Entry Graduate Degrees
BSBA/MBA
The BSBA/MBA program allows motivated students to earn both a bachelor of science in business administration and an MBA in four years.
Students complete their undergraduate business degree in three years, then transition into the MBA program for their final summer, fall, and spring semesters. The program provides flexibility to shape the educational experience to fit students’ goals and interests through the choice of ten undergraduate majors, and three MBA concentrations.
Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree includes the following majors:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Planning
- Management
- Professional Selling
- Sport Analytics
- Sport Business
- Sport Media
BSBA/MBA students receive a summer internship scholarship between their sophomore and junior years and a 20% alumni discount on their MBA tuition.
For more information, contact Dr. Melissa Farrish at melissafarrish@ucwv.edu or 304-352-0018
To apply to the BSBA/MBA program, you must first apply for general admission to UC. Then submit a personal statement addressing why you are interested in pursuing the 3+1 BSBA/MBA program including your career goals and your dedication to being successful in the rigor of the program to sbl@ucwv.edu.
PA Fast Track
The Physician Assistant Fast Track Admission Pathway offers students the opportunity to pursue a strong science education.
This pathway provides students with a degree in Biology with an emphasis in Biomedical Sciences to meet a host of healthcare and biological science career goal requirements, sequenced in a way that allows eligible and motivated students to apply to the UC Physician Assistant Fast Track program and/or graduate in three years with a degree in Biology.
Contact: Jeanette Bane, M.A.
Admissions Coordinator
jeanettebane@ucwv.edu
304-357-4968