January 2022
What are Accelerated Degree Programs?
Time is valuable, especially for students with full-time jobs. So it’s understandable that working professionals are looking to earn a degree as fast as possible. But you don’t have to sacrifice a quality education for the sake of saving time. Accelerated degree programs provide a great balance between quality and time investment.
What are accelerated degree programs?
Accelerated degree programs online offer shorter classes in compressed sessions, giving you more flexibility. This means you can fast-track your education without sacrificing the quality of your learning experience.
Our accelerated degree programs are still accredited and cover the same coursework. Accelerated degree programs can be harder because they are intensive and immersive. However, the payoff is that an accelerated degree program can be one of the quickest degrees to get.
If you’re up for covering the same amount of coursework in a regular degree more quickly, an accelerated program might be for you! The University of Arizona Online offers two accelerated degree programs, with more to come.
University of Arizona Online Accelerated Degree Programs
Information & eSociety
Earn an accelerated graduate and accelerated bachelor’s degree online in Library and Information Science in less than five years!
Learn to think critically about information and the ways that people use and influence technology. Learn to create programs and solutions in online digital environments that are effective, inclusive and respectful of diverse people and groups.
Cyber Security MS
The Information Systems track of the Cyber Security MS is offered in an accelerated 8-week format, consisting of 21 units.
This is an interdisciplinary cyber security program where you will complete a common core of courses and then select either the Information Systems or Physical Systems track. Interested in pursuing a career in the field of cyber security? Read our recommendations for the best way to get into cyber security.
Is an Accelerated Degree Program Right for Me?
Are you a self-motivated learner, or have you been an online student and liked how online classes are structured? You might thrive in an accelerated program as you must be a self-starter who makes and sticks to a schedule.
For busy adults, the efficiency and flexibility of an online accelerated degree program might be the best way to earn a degree in your current field. Looking for a career change? Online accelerated degree programs are a great way to earn a top-ranked degree in a new career quickly.
If you’re interested in earning a master's degree, an accelerated program is a great way to increase earning potential, industry knowledge, and career advancement.
Are Online Degrees Respected?
As one of the well-respected, fully accredited online universities, Arizona Online students must meet the same admission criteria and take the same rigorous curriculum taught by the same faculty as the flagship’s main campus students. Read more about why our online degrees are worth it.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are interested in earning a fully-accredited degree in less time without sacrificing the quality of your education, an online accelerated degree program is a great option.
Yes! Our Accelerated Master's Program allows you to complete a B.A. in Information Science and eSociety and an M.A. in Library and Information Science in an abbreviated period of time!
Yes. With Arizona Online’s Accelerated Master's Program, you can earn a B.A. in Information Science and eSociety and an M.A. in Library and Information Science in less than five years!
With the Information Systems track, you can earn your Cybersecurity MS in as little as 16 weeks!
