4+1 B.S. in HRD to M.S. in HRD

UT Tyler Department of Human Resource Development

What is the 4+1 Program?

UT Tyler students can begin taking courses towards a master's degree during the junior and senior years of undergraduate study. The 4+1 program allows undergraduate students to begin graduate coursework at no additional cost. Graduate courses will also satisfy upper-level electives in the undergraduate degree program, saving students time.

How Will 4+1 Affect My Undergraduate Degree?

Undergraduate HRD students who take graduate courses can earn up to the following 9 hours as part of the upper-level major requirements for the HRD bachelor's degree. Even better, the graduate courses also fulfill the requirements for the graduate degree program.

You Take:	And it counts for:
HRD 5343 Foundations of HRD	HRD 3301 Intro to HRD & Perform. Mgmt. Sys
HRD 5317 Training Design	HRD 3312 Training, Selection and Recruiting
HRD 5316 Career Development in Orgs.	HRD 3342 Career Development & HR Planning

• Download the BS and MS in HRD degree plans in the 4+1 program

Will It Save Me Money?

Yes. Students who enroll in the 4+1 program will pay the same rate as undergraduate courses for graduate credits that are part of the program.

What if I'm Not Sure About a Graduate Degree at UT Tyler?

If you're unsure about graduate school, then the 4+1 program is perfect. There is no better way to explore a master's degree than taking graduate classes at no additional cost as part of the undergraduate degree program.

What About Scholarships?

Students entering their first semester of graduate school can apply for the New Graduate Fellowship worth $1,000.00. In addition, they may be eligible for funding as a graduate research assistant, graduate teaching assistant, or other competitive funding.

What if I Have Already Taken One or More of the Courses at the Undergraduate Level (Ex. HRD 3301)?

You will still be able to participate in the 4+1 program, however, only two courses could be taken at the graduate level and applied to both degrees. In the example above you would still be required to complete the HRD 5343 class.

Do I Have to Apply and Be Accepted Prior to Taking Any Upper-Level HRD Classes?

Yes. You must apply and be admitted to the M.S. in HRD program prior to enrolling in any graduate courses.

Why Should I Participate in the 4+1 Track?

Current UT Tyler undergraduate studnets have the fantastic advantage of jumpstarting graduate coursework at zero additional cost. That means tuition is completely covered when you complete graduate coursework as a 4+1 students. Apply today and prepare for a jumpstart on graduate school.

How Can I Enroll in UT Tyler's 4+1 Program?

1. Applicants must be a junior or senior at UT Tyler.
2. Applicants must have a current undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. If this is you, complete the easy application online in as little as five minutes on your mobile device, tablet, or computer.

Apply today by clicking the Graduate School Applicants button.

After you've applied, your application will be processed, and a Graduate Enrollment Counselor will walk you through any additional steps.

Learn More

If you have questions about the 4+1 program or a specific graduate degree or want to check the status of your application, connect with a Graduate Enrollment Counselor today.

Phone: 903.566.7457
Email: gradadmissions@uttyler.edu
Web: https://www.uttyler.edu/graduate

UT Tyler Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Development, BS
Human Resource Development Graduate MS Degree