The PATHWAYS program at YU includes a broad range of programs geared to move undergraduates seamlessly from the bachelor’s level to a graduate degree, providing the advanced training you need to launch the career of your choice.
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Dual Degree programs allow current YU undergraduates to begin taking graduate courses that count towards both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Accelerate your path to a top-ranked graduate degree and save on tuition along the way.
B.S./M.S. in Accounting ▾
The B.S./M.S. in Accounting puts students on the fast-track to a successful accounting career. Undergraduate accounting majors can complete up to four M.S. in Accounting courses (twelve credits) that will count towards both their bachelor’s and master’s degree, accelerating their path to the graduate degree and saving tuition along the way. After completing their bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the remaining 18 credits for the M.S. in Accounting credits. Learn more about the accounting program.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
B.A./M.S. in Artificial Intelligence ▾
Through the B.A./M.S. in Artificial Intelligence (AI), YU undergraduates can complete up to four graduate AI courses (twelve credits) in your junior and/ or senior year that count towards both your undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating your path to the graduate degree. After completing the bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence at YU’s Katz School of Science and Health in as little as one more year.
New scholarship for YU undergrads: Apply to the master’s during your junior or senior year, and you’ll be eligible for the Katz School Pathways Scholarship, which reduces tuition for the master’s degree to 50% of the published full tuition rate of the entirety of the program, regardless of the number of graduate credits you take as an undergrad. Learn more about AI.
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B.A./M.A. in Biblical and Talmudic Interpretation ▾
Through the B.A./M.A. in Biblical and Talmudic Interpretation (GPATS), Stern College undergraduates can complete up to four graduate Talmud, Jewish Law, or Bible courses (12 credits) in their senior year that count towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating their path to the graduate degree. After completing the bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.A. in Biblical and Talmudic Interpretation at Stern College.
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B.A./M.S. in Biotechnology Management ▾
Through the B.A./M.S. in Biotechnology Management & Entrepreneurship, YU undergraduates can complete up to three graduate Biotechnology courses (nine credits) in your senior year that count towards both your undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating your path to the graduate degree. After completing the bachelor’s, students can complete the M.S. in Biotechnology at YU’s Katz School of Science and Health in as little as one more year.
New scholarship for YU undergrads: Apply to the master’s during your junior or senior year, and you’ll be eligible for the Katz School Pathways Scholarship, which reduces tuition for the master’s degree to 50% of the published full tuition rate of the entirety of the program, regardless of the number of graduate credits you take as an undergrad. Learn more about biotech.
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B.A./M.S. in Cybersecurity ▾
Through the B.A./M.S. in Cybersecurity, YU undergraduates can complete up to three graduate Cybersecurity courses (nine credits) in your junior and/or senior year that count towards both your undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating your path to the graduate degree. After completing the bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.S. in Cybersecurity at YU’s Katz School of Science and Health in as little as one more year.
New scholarship for YU undergrads: Apply to the master’s during your junior or senior year, and you’ll be eligible for the Katz School Pathways Scholarship, which reduces tuition for the master’s degree to 50% of the published full tuition rate of the entirety of the program, regardless of the number of graduate credits you take as an undergrad. Learn more about Cyber.
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B.A./M.S. in Data Analytics & Visualization ▾
Through the B.A./M.S. in Data Analytics & Visualization, YU undergraduates can complete up to three graduate Data Analytics courses (nine credits) in your junior and/or senior year that count towards both your undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating your path to the graduate degree. After completing the bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.S. in Data Analytics & Visualization at YU’s Katz School of Science and Health in as little as one more year.
New scholarship for YU undergrads: Apply to the master’s during your junior or senior year, and you’ll be eligible for the Katz School Pathways Scholarship, which reduces tuition for the master’s degree to 50% of the published full tuition rate of the entirety of the program, regardless of the number of graduate credits you take as an undergrad. Learn more about DAV.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
B.A./M.S. in Digital Marketing & Media ▾
Through the B.A./M.S. in Digital Marketing & Media, YU undergraduates can complete up to three graduate Digital Marketing & Media courses (9 credits) in your junior and/or senior year that count towards both your undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating your path to the graduate degree. After completing the bachelor’s, students can complete the M.S. in Digital Marketing & Media at YU’s Katz School of Science and Health in as little as one more year.
New scholarship for YU undergrads: Apply to the master’s during your junior or senior year, and you’ll be eligible for the Katz School Pathways Scholarship, which reduces tuition for the master’s degree to 50% of the published full tuition rate of the entirety of the program, regardless of the number of graduate credits you take as an undergrad. Learn more about DMM.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
B.A./M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies ▾
Through the B.A./M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies, YU undergraduates can complete up to three M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies courses (nine credits) in their senior year that count towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating their path to the graduate degree and saving tuition along the way. After completing their bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.A. in Holocaust & Genocide Studies at the Fish Center. Learn more about the holocaust and genocide studies program.
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B.A./M.S. in Jewish Education ▾
Through the B.A./M.S. in Jewish Education, YU undergraduates can complete up to four graduate Jewish Education courses (12 credits) in their senior year that count towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating their path to the graduate degree and saving tuition along the way. After completing the bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.S. in Jewish Education at YU’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education in as little as one more year. Learn more about the Jewish education program.
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B.A./M.A. in Jewish Studies ▾
Through the B.A./M.A. in Jewish Studies, YU undergraduates can complete up to four Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies courses (twelve credits) in their senior year that count towards both their undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating their path to the graduate degree and saving tuition along the way. After completing their bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.A. in Jewish Studies at Revel. Learn more about the Jewish studies program.
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B.A./M.A. in Mathematics ▾
Through the B.A./M.A. in Mathematics, YU undergraduates can complete up to four graduate Mathematics courses (twelve credits) in your junior and/ or senior year that count towards both your undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating your path to the graduate degree. After completing the bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.A. in Mathematics at YU’s Katz School of Science and Health in as little as one more year.
New scholarship for YU undergrads: Apply to the master’s during your junior or senior year, and you’ll be eligible for the Katz School Pathways Scholarship, which reduces tuition for the master’s degree to $10K, regardless of the number of graduate credits you take as an undergrad. Learn more about the math program.
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B.A./M.A. in Mental Health Counseling ▾
Through the B.A./M.A. In Mental Health Counseling, YU undergraduates can complete up to four M.A. in Mental Health Counseling courses (twelve credits) in their senior year that count towards both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees, accelerating their path to the graduate degree and saving tuition along the way. After completing the bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.A. in Mental Health Counseling at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology—earning both the B.A. and M.A. degrees in as little as 5 years. The program will prepare you for obtaining a New York State licensure in Mental Health Counseling as an LMHC. You can practice in the filed with a Masters. Learn more about the mental health program.
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B.A./M.A. in Physics ▾
Through the B.A./M.A. in Physics, YU undergraduates can complete up to four graduate Physics courses (twelve credits) in your junior and/or senior year that count towards both your undergraduate and graduate degrees, accelerating your path to the graduate degree and saving tuition along the way. After completing the bachelor’s, students continue seamlessly on to complete the M.A. in Physics at YU’s Katz School of Science and Health in as little as one more year.
New scholarship for YU undergrads: Apply to the master’s during your junior or senior year, and you’ll be eligible for the Katz School Pathways Scholarship, which reduces tuition for the master’s degree to $10K, regardless of the number of graduate credits you take as an undergrad. Learn more about the physics program.
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B.A./M.S.W Master of Social Work ▾
The B.A./M.S.W. program puts students on a fast-track to an impactful career in social work. YU undergraduates can begin M.S.W. coursework in their senior year, accelerating the path to the graduate degree while saving tuition along the way. B.A./M.S.W. students begin their M.S.W. courses in the fall semester of their senior year at YC or Stern. Their first year of graduate study counts as both their last year of undergraduate study and their first year of graduate study (credits are attributed to both degrees). Students then complete one more year at Wurzweiler to earn the M.S.W. degree—completing both the B.A. and M.S.W. degrees in as little as five years. Our graduates go on to work in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, addiction treatment, private practice, the military and more. Learn more about our social work program.
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Apply for early provisional admission to competitive Health Science and MBA programs a year ahead of the typical admissions cycle. Spots are limited.
Master of Business Administration ▾
Invest in your future with the YU MBA Pathways program. This program is particularly valuable to students graduating from Stern and YC who want to complement their undergraduate majors with an MBA degree. It can also be valuable to business grads who seek a managerial position after gaining a few years of work experience.
This opportunity allows you as an undergraduate student to receive an offer of admission, deferred until after at least one year of professional experience. If admitted, with a refundable deposit, you will be able to freeze your tuition at the current rate for up to one year. For example, Spring 2024 graduates could begin their MBA studies in Fall 2025 while paying the Spring 2024 tuition rates.
The MBA opens doors to leadership roles and higher salaries. As an MBA Pathways applicant, you go through the standard admissions process like other candidates. The key difference is that you do not need to demonstrate work experience until you are actually ready to start the program 1–3 years from now.
Spots in the MBA Pathways program are limited. By committing now, you secure your place in a top-ranked MBA program and freeze your tuition.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
Occupational Therapy Doctorate ▾
The Katz School’s entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate will prepare you for a lifetime of helping people. Occupational therapists help clients improve their quality of life, health and wellness, and connection to community. Through clinical practice, education and research, as well as program and policy development, occupational therapists help clients advocate for themselves.
Early applicants are encouraged to apply immediately upon completion of their junior (3rd) year of coursework (late May or early June) and must meet the minimum eligibility requirements.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and 5 of the following 8 pre-requisites, including A&P I and II, each with a grade of B or better
M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies ▾
The Katz School’s M.S. in Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is an evidence-based, medical science program that prepares students for work in a variety of clinical settings. Ranked one of the highest-paying and fastest-growing jobs in the country, PA’s diagnose disease, develop and implement treatment plans, perform surgical procedures, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider.
Early applicants are encouraged to apply immediately upon completion of their junior (3rd) year of coursework (late May or early June) and must meet the minimum eligibility requirements.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and 6 of the following 8 pre-requisites, each with a grade of B or better
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology ▾
The Katz School’s M.S. in SLP is one of the few programs in the country specializing in the medical aspects of speech-language pathology. Through our hands-on curriculum, you will engage in clinical fieldwork each semester and gain practical, hands-on experience under the guidance of faculty, supervisors and mentors.
Early applicants are encouraged to apply immediately upon completion of their junior (3rd) year of coursework (late May or early June) and must meet the minimum eligibility requirements.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and the following pre-requisite courses with a grade of B or better
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“Pathways will save me a year towards getting my master’s. It’s truly one of YU’s best kept secrets.”
“The Pathways Early AssuranceProgram allowed me to secure a seat in a very competitive program in my junior year.”
“Thanks to Pathways, I am beginning my master’s as an undergrad. Now I’ll have even more accounting expertise to offer an employer.”
The Pathways program is a way to get a jump start on a graduate degree while still studying as an undergraduate student at YU. Students accepted into a Pathways dual degree program will be allowed to take graduate courses to fulfill both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. Students accepted into the early assurance program will secure their spot a year ahead of the admissions cycle into a highly competitive graduate degree.
Tuition for graduate courses taken during your undergraduate years will be included in your undergraduate tuition so there are NO additional tuition charges for those courses! By participating in a Pathways dual degree program, you will be saving time, money or both towards the completion of a graduate degree. For example, if you begin a Pathways dual degree program during your junior year and take 1 graduate course (3 credits) per semester during your junior and senior year, you would have earned 12 graduate credits.
New scholarship for YU undergrads: Apply to a Katz School STEM master’s degree during your junior or senior year, and you’ll be eligible for the Katz School Pathways Scholarship, which reduces tuition for the master’s degree to:
Yes! That is one of the main benefits of our Pathways dual degree programs. Students will be able to take graduate courses that count both towards their undergraduate and eventual graduate requirements.
We encourage YU undergraduate students to inquire about the programs they are considering as early as freshman year. This allows you to plan your coursework early enough to make the most of your time as an undergraduate student.
