Accelerated Second Dual Degrees
Fast-Track Programs
Transform your passion and potential into possible and practical achievement with an accelerated / second degree or dual degree program at Spalding University. Designed to enhance your education and move you toward your career goals with efficiency, these programs prepare you to meet the needs of the times while honoring the demands on your time.
Accelerated / Second Degree Programs: designed for adults who already have a bachelor’s degree in another field OR a specific type of licensure to earn a second bachelor’s degree in an accelerated format.
Combined / Dual Degree Programs: designed for students who want to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a combined format.
Accelerated / Second Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Second Degree
Do you have a bachelor’s degree in another field and want to earn a BS in Accounting? Spalding’s second degree program will empower you to achieve your goals. Graduate in half the time (or less!) of a four-year bachelor’s degree program as you complete just 72 credit hours instead of 120 hours.
OTA to Bachelor of Science in Health Science
This program helps occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Science. Students in this 86-hour degree program can graduate in three-quarters of the time that the four-year BS in Health Science takes.
RN to BSN Online
Designed for registered nurses (RNs) who want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, this 30-hour program is attainable in as little as one year. Students can transfer up to 90 credit hours with an active, unrestricted RN license and an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing.
Accelerated BSN – Second Degree
Attainable in just 13 months, this program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in another field who want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Special features of this program include a dedicated success coach and access to the Bailen Health Science Simulation Learning Center.
Combined / Dual Degree Programs
These dual degree programs allow students to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s level degree in a consolidated and accelerated format.
BS in Health Science to MS in Athletic Training
This 3+2 dual degree program supports high-achieving undergraduate health science students at Spalding University. In just five years, such students can earn both their Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree and Master of Science in Athletic Training degree. Benefits to the program include early admission to the MS in Athletic Training program and earning up to 40 graduate credit hours as an undergraduate student.
BS in Natural Science to MS in Athletic Training
Earn both a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science degree and Master of Science in Athletic Training degree in five years through Spalding’s 3+2 dual degree program for high-achieving natural science students. Benefits to the program include early admission to the MS in Athletic Training program and earning up to 40 graduate credit hours as an undergraduate student.
BS in Health Science to Doctor of Physical Therapy
Through this 3+4 dual degree program, high-achieving students at Spalding University complete their Doctor of Physical Therapy in just seven years from the beginning of their undergraduate career. Earn up to 33 graduate credit hours as an undergraduate and enjoy early admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Pre-pharmacy 3+1
Our Bachelor of Science in Natural Science pre-pharmacy 3+1 pathway provides a reverse transfer of credits to pre-pharmacy students pursing their pharmacy degree. Spalding’s pre-pharmacy students who successfully complete all of their pre-requisites at Spalding University (three years) and pass their first-year pharmacy courses (one year) at an accredited pharmacy school may be eligible to retroactively earn their bachelor’s degree in natural science from Spalding University.
8-Week Classes
Spalding University’s eight-week class format offers a flexible, accelerated path to a degree—ideal for busy students and adult learners. Ranked a top-5 college for non-traditional schedules by College Raptor, Spalding delivers all undergraduate majors and select graduate programs in focused eight-week blocks. Students take fewer courses at a time, allowing for deeper engagement, better work-life balance, and consistent progress toward graduation. With the ability to adjust your schedule every eight weeks, Spalding’s block schedule puts control of your education in your hands.
Transfer Credits
Students who have already earned an associate’s degree or more than 24 hours of previous college credit may be eligible to transfer up to 90 hours toward their Spalding University degree. Visit our Transfer Admissions page to discover how you can earn your Spalding bachelor’s degree in as few as 30 credit hours.
