
Accelerated Master's Pathways AMP Saves Time. Saves Money. Amplifies your college education.
Typical length of time to complete both a Bachelor's and Master's degree, instead of 6 years.
Undergraduates with 60 - 105 credits are eligible for the program.
The number of graduate credits a student can earn at no additional cost/free.
The University of Kentucky’s Accelerated Master’s Pathways (AMP) gives highly motivated students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five years, instead of six. Qualified students can begin earning graduate credit during their undergraduate programs, allowing them to maximize their time on campus and return on their educational investment – earning up to 12 dual credit hours at no additional cost.
* Time to degree completion may vary based on the program. AMP allows students to complete both degrees in less time than students not participating in AMP.
Are you interested?
Please provide your name and information so we can connect about your interest in the Accelerated Master’s Pathways.
Eligible Criteria:
- 3.0 Overall UK GPA
- 60-105 credit hours
- A selected area of interest
- Must not be undecided, exploratory or pre-major
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Complete the Expression of Interest Form with your advisor for approval
Jeffrey Nance, Computer Science Major
"I chose the Accelerated Master's Pathways (AMP) at the University of Kentucky because it is great for students to get through graduate school faster, having to pay less overall as some credit hours are completed as an undergraduate student."
How AMP Works
Explore & Connect - Explore your interests using the list of eligible programs listed below. Each master’s program lists possible pathways you can take as an undergrad such as suggested majors, minors, and certificates.
Confirm - Starting in Spring 2025 submit the Expression of Interest Form when you have earned between 60 - 105 credit hours.
Get AMPed up - Complete or continue your undergraduate studies in the suggested major/minor/certificate pathway.
Accelerate - As an AMP student, enroll in appropriate graduate courses as an undergrad.
Apply - Your last semester as an undergraduate, apply to The Graduate School for your program.
Graduate - Complete your final year as a graduate student, with up to 12 graduate credits
Tips for Applying
- Reach out directly to the program to learn details! Some programs may have additional possible pathways.
- Review the undergraduate majors, minors, and certificates listed below that are pathways that may help you best prepare for the associated master’s program.
- Meet with your advisor and submit the Expression of Interest form to be eligible for AMP – which allows for graduate courses you may take to double count
- Stay in contact with your undergraduate advisor and your chosen master’s program as you continue your undergraduate studies.
- Enroll in courses with the guidance of your target master’s program and your undergraduate advisor.
View Eligible Graduate Programs and Pathways
Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Agricultural Economics
Undergraduate Majors
- Agricultural Economics
- Economics
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
Undergraduate Minors
- Agricultural Economics
- Economics
Undergraduate Certificates
- Business
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Undergraduate Majors
- Biosystems Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Community and Leadership Development
Community and Leadership Development
Undergraduate Majors
- Community and Leadership Dev
- Career and Technical Education
Undergraduate Minors
- Animal Sciences
- Agricultural Economics
- Community and Leadership Dev
Undergraduate Certificates
- Social Science Research
Entomology
Undergraduate Majors
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Biology
- Entomology
- Plant and Soil Science
- Sustainable Ag. & Community Food Systems
Family Sciences
Undergraduate Majors
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Rural Sociology
- Social Work
Undergraduate Minors
- Family Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Rural Sociology
- Anthropology
Undergraduate Certificates
- Child Life Certificate
- Social Science Research
- Undergrad Research in Human Health Sci
Forest and Natural Resource Sciences
Forest and Natural Resource Sciences
Undergraduate Majors
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- Forestry
- Geography
- Natural Resources and Environmental Sci
Undergraduate Minors
- Agricultural Economics
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Entomology
- Mapping and GIS
- Wildlife Biology and Management
Undergraduate Certificates
- Appalachian Studies
- Environmental Engineering
- Undergrad Research in Human Health Sci
- Urban and Community Forestry
Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences
Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences
Undergraduate Majors
- Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology
- Business Education
- Entomology
- Horticulture
- Natural Resources and Environmental Sci
- Sustainable Ag. & Community Food Systems
Undergraduate Minors
- Sustainable Agriculture
Undergraduate Certificates
- Environmental Engineering
Nutrition and Food Systems
Undergraduate Majors
- Biology
- Dietetics
- Human Health Sciences
- Kinesiology
- Nutr & Fd Sci-Hospitality Mgt & Tour
- Sustainable Ag. & Community Food Systems
Undergraduate Certificates
- Food Systems and Hunger Studies
Science Translation and Outreach
Science Translation and Outreach
Undergraduate Majors
- Agricultural Economics
- Agriculture - Individualized Curr
- Agronomy
- Animal Sciences
- Biosystems Engineering
- Community and Leadership Development
- Career and Technical Education
- Dietetics
- Entomology
- Equine Science and Management
- Family Sciences
- Forestry
- Horticultural Science
- Human Nutrition
- Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Undergraduate Minors
- Agricultural Economics
- Agronomy
- Animal Sciences
- Community and Leadership Dev
- Entomology
- Sustainable Agriculture
Veterinary Science
Undergraduate Majors
- Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology
- Equine Science and Management
Undergraduate Minors
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Pharmacology
Undergraduate Certificates
- Biopharmaceutical Engineering
- Exploration in STEM Education
- Pre-Medicine
College of Arts and Sciences
Applied Anthropology
Undergraduate Majors
- African American and Africana Studies
- Biology
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Geography
- History
- International Studies
Undergraduate Minors
- African American and Africana Studies
- Appalachian Studies
- Biology
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Latin American, Caribbean, & Latino St
Undergraduate Certificates
- Appalachian Studies
- Global Studies
- Historic Preservation
- Peace Studies
- Sexuality Studies
- Social Science Research
Applied Statistics
Chemistry
Undergraduate Majors
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- Neuroscience
- Physics
Classics
Undergraduate Majors
- Classics
- History
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Modern & Classical Lang, Lit & Cultures
Undergraduate Minors
- Classics
- Latin
- Modern & Classical Lang, Lit & Cultures
English
Undergraduate Majors
- Classics
- Gender and Women's Studies
- History
- Philosophy
Undergraduate Minors
- African American and Africana Studies
- African-American Studies
- Appalachian Studies
- Black Studies
- English
- Folklore and Mythology
French
Undergraduate Majors
- French
- Gender and Women's Studies
- History
- Modern & Classical Lang, Lit & Cultures
Undergraduate Minors
- Art History
- French
- Linguistics
- Modern & Classical Lang, Lt & Cultures
- Philosophy
Gender and Women's Studies
Undergraduate Majors
- Gender and Women's Studies
Undergrad Minors
- Gender and Women's Studies
Geography
Undergraduate Majors
- Anthropology
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- Geography
- General Studies
Undergraduate Minors
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- Geography
- International Studies
- Sociology
Undergraduate Certificates
- Global Studies
- Social Science Research
- Urban and Community Forestry
Geological Sciences
Undergraduate Majors
- Chemistry
- Geological Sciences
- Plant and Soil Science
- Nat Resources and Enviro Science
Undergraduate Minors
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Geological Sciences
- Plant and Soil Science
- Nat Resources and Enviro Science
German
Undergraduate Majors
- German
- History
- Linguistics
- Modern & Classical Lang, Lit & Cultures
- Philosophy
- Political Science
Undergraduate Minors
- German
- History
- Linguistics
- Modern & Classical Lang, Lit & Cultures
- Philosophy
- Political Science
Hispanic Studies
Undergraduate Majors
- English
- Frgn Lngs & Int'l Eco - Spanish
- Linguistics
- Modern & Classical Lang, Lit & Cultures
- Philosophy
- Spanish
Undergraduate Minors
- Latin American Studies
- Latin American, Caribbean, & Latino St
- Linguistics
- Modern & Classical Lang, Lit & Cultures
- Philosophy
- Spanish
Undergraduate Certificates
- Global Studies
- International Film Studies
- Sexuality Studies
History
Undergraduate Majors
- African American and Africana Studies
- Finance
- International Studies
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Sociology
Undergraduate Minors
- African American and Africana Studies
- Appalachian Studies
- History
- Journalism Studies
- Latin American, Caribbean, & Latino St
- Public Policy
Undergraduate Certificates
- Appalachian Studies
- Diversity and Inclusivity Awareness
- Global Studies
- Historic Preservation
- Health Communication
- Undergrad Research in Human Health Sci
Linguistics
Undergraduate Majors
- Anthropology
- Computer Science
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Undergraduate Minors
- Linguistics
Mathematics
Undergraduate Majors
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- STEM Education
Philosophy
Undergraduate Majors
- English
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Geography
- Philosophy
Undergraduate Minors
- Business
- Classics
- English
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Philosophy
- Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies
Undergraduate Certificates
- Business
- Peace Studies
- Sexuality Studies
Physics
Undergraduate Majors
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Undergraduate Minors
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Statistics
Undergraduate Majors
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Economics
- Mathematics - Mathematical Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
Teaching English as a Second Language
Teaching English as a Second Language
Undergraduate Majors
- Elementary Education
- English
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Ed
- Linguistics
- Middle Level Teacher Education
- Special Education
Undergraduate Minors
- English
- Linguistics
Teaching World Languages
Undergraduate Majors
- Chinese Language and Literature
- French
- German
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Modern & Classical Lang, Lit & Cultures
- Spanish
Undergraduate Minors
- Classics
- German
- Latin
- Modern & Classical Lang, Lit & Cultures
- Russian
- Spanish
Gatton College of Business and Economics
Accounting
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Finance
- Economics
- Marketing
- Management
- Agricultural Economics
Undergraduate Minors
- Business
- Business Analytics
- Economics
- International Business
Undergraduate Certificates
- Business
- Financial Planning
- Global Scholars
- Sales
Business Administration
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Finance
- Product Design
- Psychology
- Mathematical Economics
- Management
Economics
Finance
Marketing
Undergraduate Majors
- Bus Adm - General
- Communication
- Digital Media and Design
- Health Promotion
- Integrated Strategic Communication
- Nutr & Fd Sci-Hospitality Mgt & Tour
Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics
Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Bus Adm - General
- General Business
- Finance
- Management
- Psychology
Undergraduate Minors
- Business
- Business Analytics
- Community and Leadership Dev
- Psychology
Supply Chain Management
Undergraduate Majors
- Bus Adm - General
- Lean Systems Engineering Technology
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
College of Communication and Information Technology
Communication
Undergraduate Majors
- Communication
- Integrated Strategic Communication
- Journalism
Undergraduate Minors
- Communication
- Integrated Strategic Communication
- Journalism Studies
Information Communication Technology (online)
Information Communication Technology
Undergraduate Majors
- Hospitality Management and Tourism
- Information Communication Technology
- Leadership for Comm. Edu. & Human Learn
- Liberal Studies
- Sociology
- Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies
Undergraduate Minors
- Business Analytics
- Computer Science
- Digital Media and Design
- Health Advocacy
- Information Studies
- Mapping and GIS
Undergraduate Certificates
- Cybersecurity
- Esport Athlete Performance and Mgmt
- Health Communication
- Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Social Science Research
Library Science
Undergraduate Majors
- African American and Africana Studies
- Elementary Education
- English
- Gender and Women's Studies
- History
- Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies
Undergraduate Minors
- Family Sciences
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Mapping and GIS
- Philosophy
- Public Policy
- Sociology
Undergrad Certificates
- Appalachian Studies
- Diversity and Inclusivity Awareness
- Exploration in STEM Education
- Global Studies
- Leadership Studies
- Social Science Research
College of Design
Heritage Resources Administration
Heritage Resources Administration
Undergraduate Majors
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Arts Administration
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- Interior Design
- Public Policy
Undergraduate Minors
- American Culture
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- History
- Public Policy
- Urban Studies
Historic Preservation
Undergraduate Majors
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- History
- Interior Design
Undergraduate Minors
- American Culture
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- History
- Urban Studies
Undergraduate Certificates
- Historic Preservation
Interiors: Planning/Strategy/Design
Interiors: Planning/Strategy/Design
Undergraduate Majors
- Architecture
- Art Studio
- Digital Media and Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles
- Product Design
Undergraduate Minors
- Art Studio
- Digital Media and Design
- Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles
Undergraduate Certificates
- Historic Preservation
College of Education
Education - Literacy
Undergraduate Majors
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Middle School Education
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Special Education
Education - Secondary Education
Education - Secondary Education
Undergraduate Majors
- English
- Communication
- Geography
- History
- Political Science
- Theatre
Educational and Counseling Psychology
Education and Counseling Psychology
Undergraduate Majors
- Family Sciences
- Health, Society and Populations
- Psychology
- Psychology
- Social Work
Undergraduate Certificates
- Diversity and Inclusivity Awareness
Educational Leadership
Undergraduate Majors
- Clinical Leadership and Management
- Community and Leadership Dev
- Early Childhood Education
- Family Sciences
- Leadership for Comm. Edu. & Human Learn
- Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Minors
- Community Communications & Ldrshp Dev
- Community and Leadership Dev
- Family Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Political Science
- Urban Studies
Undergraduate Certificates
- Appalachian Studies
- Diversity and Inclusivity Awareness
- Globally Competent Teaching
- Leadership Studies
- Pre-Medicine
- Social Science Research
Higher Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Communication
- Community and Leadership Dev
- Integrated Strategic Communication (ISCO-BA)
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Psychology
Undergraduate Minors
- Anthropology
- Business
- Individual and Family Development
- Statistics
- The Arts
- Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies
Undergraduate Certificates
- Business
- Digital Media Design for Educators
- Global Studies
- Leadership Studies
- Social Science Research
- Universal Design
Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Undergraduate Majors
- Biomedical Engineering
- Early Childhood Education
- Health Sciences Education
- Health, Society and Populations
- Health Promotion
- Hospitality Management and Tourism
- Human Health Sciences
- Human Nutrition
- Kinesiology
- Management - Marketing
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Physical Education
- Public Health
- Sport Leadership
Undergraduate Minors
- Coaching
- Community and Leadership Dev
- Health Advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition
Undergraduate Certificates
- Child Life Certificate
- Health Communication
- Esport Athlete Performance and Mgmt
- Nutrition for Human Performance
Learning Design and Technology
Learning Design and Technology
Undergraduate Majors
- Agricultural Education
- Communication
- Digital Media Design
- Information Communication Technology
- STEM Education
- School Media
Undergraduate Minors
- Communication
- Digital Media and Design
- Health Promotion
- Information Studies
- Professional and Technical Writing
- Psychology
Undergraduate Certificates
- Digital Design Literacy
- Digital Media Design for Educators
- Environmental Engineering
- Exploration in STEM Education
- Health Communication
- Universal Design
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Undergraduate Majors
- Kinesiology
- Psychology
Undergraduate Minors
- Cognitive Science
- Neuroscience
Undergraduate Certificates
- Undergrad Research in Human Health Sci
Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Undergraduate Majors
- Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Undergraduate Minors
- Mathematics
- Physics
Undergraduate Certificates
- Aerospace Engineering
- Power & Energy
- Production Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Undergraduate Majors
- Biosystems & Agricultural Engr
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
Undergraduate Certificates
- Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Undergraduate Majors
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate Minors
- Computer Science
Undergraduate Certificates
- Aerospace Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Power & Energy
Computer Science
Undergraduate Majors
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics - Mathematical Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Undergraduate Minors
- Computer Science
Undergraduate Certificates
- Aerospace Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Power & Energy
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Undergraduate Majors
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Undergraduate Majors
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Undergraduate Minors
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate Majors
- Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Undergraduate Minors
- Biomedical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
Undergraduate Certificates
- Aerospace Engineering
- Power & Energy
- Production Engineering
Mining Engineering
College of Fine Arts
Arts Administration
Undergraduate Majors
- Art Education
- Bus Adm - General
- General Business
- Media Arts and Studies
- Theatre
- US Culture and Business Practices
Undergraduate Minors
- Art History
- Digital Media and Design
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Music - General
- Theatre
Undergraduate Certificates
- Arts Emergency Management
- Creative Social Entrepreneurship
- Filmmaking Production & Dramatic Writing
- Historic Preservation
- Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Leadership Studies
Art History
Undergraduate Majors
- Art History
- Art History & Visual Studies
Undergraduate Minors
- Art History
Music - Music Education
College of Medicine
Forensic Toxicology and Analytical Genetics
Forensic Toxicology and Analytical Genetics
Undergraduate Majors
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Biology
- Chemistry
Undergraduate Minors
- Biology
- Chemistry
Medical Sciences
Undergraduate Majors
- Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology
- Human Health Sciences
- Neuroscience
Nutritional Sciences
Undergraduate Majors
- Biology
- Dietetics
- Kinesiology
- Nutrition and Food Science
Undergraduate Minors
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology
Undergraduate Certificates
- Food Systems and Hunger Studies
- Nutrition for Human Performance
Toxicology
College of Public Health
Biostatistics
Undergraduate Majors
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Public Health
- Psychology
- STEM Education
Undergraduate Minors
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Public Health
Undergraduate Majors
- Agri Edu, Communication & Leadership
- Clinical Leadership and Management
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- Health Promotion
- Health, Society and Populations
- Public Health
College of Social Work
Social Work
Undergraduate Majors
- Family Sciences
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
Undergraduate Minors
- Appalachian Studies
- Black Studies
- Community and Leadership Dev
- Public Policy
- Psychology
- Sociology
Undergraduate Certificates
- Child Life Certificate
- Global Studies
- Peace Studies
- Sexuality Studies
- Social Science Research
Martin School of Public Policy and Administration
Public Administration
Undergraduate Majors
- Agri Edu, Com & Leadership - Ldshp
- Economics
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- History
- Political Science
- Public Health
Undergraduate Minors
- Communication
- Community and Leadership Dev
- Economics
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- History
- Political Science
Undergraduate Certificates
- Financial Planning
- Leadership Studies
- Social Science Research
Public Financial Management
Undergraduate Majors
- Agricultural Economics
- Arts Administration
- Civil Engineering
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Finance
- Health Promotion
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Social Work
Undergraduate Minors
- Community Communications & Ldrshp Dev
- Economics
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- Political Science
- Public Policy
Undergraduate Certificates
- Clinical Healthcare Management
- Financial Planning
- Leadership Studies
- Social Science Research
Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce
Diplomacy and International Commerce
Diplomacy and International Commerce
Undergraduate Majors
- Economics
- International Studies
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Sociology
Undergraduate Minors
- Economics
- International Studies
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Sociology
Undergraduate Certificates
- Business
- Cybersecurity
- Food Systems and Hunger Studies
- Global Scholars
- Global Studies
- Peace Studies
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If you don't see a particular pathway or major listed, please consult directly with the master's program.
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Some master's programs are 1 year in length versus 2 years.
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The AMP program can be applicable to online programs.
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For some master's programs, 12 graduate credit hours will reduce the length of time in the graduate program, rather than a year. Graduate advising is strongly encouraged.
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Graduate credits could also be applied directly towards a PhD program instead of a master's degree.
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Graduate credits will only count if the associated graduate program accepts the credits. Graduate advising is strongly encouraged.