Fast Track FAQs

The Fast-Track approved departments include:

• Business Administration
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Science - Environmental Informatics
• Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• English
• Mathematics
• Counseling and Psychology
• Computer Science
• Master of Professional Studies

 

Fast track is offered to Undergraduate students, so you will be charged Undergraduate tuition for each course unless you enroll in TN eCampus, College of Business Online MBA or MAcc, College of Nursing MSN or DNP, or the Accelerated Masters of Public Safety programs.  Please visit the Bursar page for additional fee information.

• Meet with your advisor to determine eligibility
• Fill out the Fast Track Program Acceptance form and the  Request for Fast Track course credit form found on the Graduate Studies Online Forms page
• The form will route through the department and final approval will take place with the College of Graduate Studies.  The COGS will forward the digital form to the Registrar for course registration.

Fast Track Program Requirements The Fast Track B.S. to M.S./M.A. Program is open to all undergraduate students who meet the following criteria for their respective programs: Program   # Hours/Standing GPA  Business Administration   90 hours  3.2 Chemistry   Junior 2.8/3.0  Chemical Engineering   Junior 3.25  Civil & Environmental Engineering   Junior 3.25/3.5   Counseling & Psychology Senior  3.0  Computer Science   Junior/Senior 3.25/3.5  Curriculum & Instruction  90 Hours   3.25 Electrical & Computer Engineering  Senior  3.25 English 90 Hours 3.25/3.5 Mathematics Senior 3.25 Mechanical Engineering Junior/Senior 3.5 Professional Science Masters Environmental Informatics Junior/Senior 3.0  Exercise Science, Physical Education, Wellness 90 Hours   3.25 Master of Professional Studies - all majors 90 Hours 3.0

You still need to apply for Graduate School admission.

No, Fast-Track is only available to Tennessee Tech Undergraduate students.

You are still required to complete admission requirements for your graduate program. There are several programs that waive the admissions test requirements for students in the Fast-Track program. See your department website for detailed information.

Check with your advisor to determine department specific deadlines. It is recommended that you apply before your Junior or Senior year.

You are not obligated to apply for graduate admission at Tennessee Tech, and no further steps are required.

Currently, Fast Track course credits are only applicable to Tennessee Tech’s Graduate programs.

Each department has minimum grade requirements for graduate courses; check with your advisor to find out what your department requirements are.

No, only three 5000 level courses are authorized on the program of study.