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Integrated programs allow eligible, current Chapman undergraduate students to complete a master’s degree at an accelerated pace. Integrated students can take graduate level courses while finishing their bachelor’s degree, enabling them to earn a master’s in as little as one additional year after completing their undergraduate studies.

Am I Eligible?

Only current Chapman sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for Integrated programs. If you are a Chapman senior or have already graduated college, check our regular graduate programs.

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How do Integrated Programs Work?

Apply during your junior year. (Sophomore year for the MA in Curriculum and Instruction program.)
Start taking graduate coursework during your senior year. (Junior year for the MA in Curriculum and Instruction program.)
Complete one additional year of graduate coursework after completing your bachelor’s degree.

Which Master’s Programs Offer an Integrated Option at Chapman?

More than a dozen graduate programs at Chapman offer an Integrated option. See the full list of Integrated programs below:

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The MA in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI) program develops transformative K–12 classroom educators who are knowledgeable in pedagogical theory, technologically savvy, and highly skilled in instruction, responding to the multiple challenges and demands of serving all students in today’s schools.

Visit Attallah College's Integrated Teacher Education Pathways website to learn more.

The MA in English program is designed for students hoping to create a foundation for doctoral work or teach courses at the community college level.

Visit the Integrated MA in English program website to learn more.

The MA in Film and Media Studies program offers students a comprehensive study of film history, theory, and aesthetics through advanced training in academic research and writing.

Visit the Integrated MA in Film and Media Studies program website to learn more.

The MA in International Studies program utilizes interdisciplinary coursework to prepare students for global careers.

Visit the Integrated MA in International Studies program website to learn more.

The MA in Leadership Development (MLD) program is open to all students wanting to grow their leadership capacities, to accelerate their career, or to prepare for the AI disruption. The MLD program also trains leadership practitioners for roles in higher education, non-profits, and organizational leadership. It is a transformative, interdisciplinary program that prepares students to engage in leadership for the common good.

Visit the Integrated MA in Leadership Development program website to learn more.

The MA in Special Education program’s mission is to develop change agents, professionals who will pursue social justice side-by-side with people with disabilities. Candidates should be prepared to believe in and be advocates for the absolute dignity of all people, including those with labels of disability.

Two credential options are offered for the Integrated MA in Special Education:

MA in Special Education w/ Preliminary Mild/Mod Credential
MA in Special Education w/ Preliminary Extensive Support Needs

Visit Attallah College's Integrated Teacher Education Pathways website to learn more.

The MA in Teaching program aims to develop reflective and transformative teachers capable of working collaboratively with children, youth, families, and communities for the sustainable well-being of educational, social, and ecological systems.

Three credential options are offered for the Integrated MA in Teaching:

MA in Teaching Elementary Education (Multiple Subject Credential)
MA in Teaching Secondary Education (Single Subject Credential)
MA in Teaching Secondary Education (Music Education Program Emphasis)

Visit Attallah College's Integrated Teacher Education Pathways website to learn more.

The MA in War, Diplomacy, and Society program examines social and cultural aspects of war using an interdisciplinary perspective. The program focuses on the reasons why societies go to war, how they experience war, and the repercussions of war.

Visit the Integrated MA in War, Diplomacy, and Society program website to learn more.

Students in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program gain business expertise that prepares them for careers locally, nationally, and globally. Concentrations include Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Entertainment, Management, Analytics, and Marketing.

Visit the Integrated MBA program website to learn more.

The MS in Accounting program qualifies graduates to sit for the California CPA exam and instills a strong understanding of the role accounting plays in businesses.

Visit the Integrated MS in Accounting program website to learn more.

The MS in Behavioral and Computational Economics program allows students to examine economic institutions and how they operate, using laboratory experiments, computer simulations, and mathematics.

Visit the Integrated MS in Behavioral and Computational Economics program website to learn more.

The MS in Computational and Data Sciences program is an interdisciplinary approach to solving significant problems with mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, statistics, and computing. This degree helps students to apply their computer skills and knowledge to other scientific pursuits.

Visit the Integrated MS in Computational and Data Sciences program website to learn more.

The MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science program, students prepare to lead and to innovate in the fast-evolving engineering fields of ubiquitous computing and systems-of-systems. Through advanced coursework in electrical, intelligent, and computing systems, students learn to navigate the increasingly blurred interfaces between software systems and the data mined from them. As students develop cutting-edge skills in designing component-level solutions that cross domains, they will explore intelligent algorithms that turn vast amounts of data into new levels of understanding. This unique program provides not only outstanding technical depth and industry-informed content, but also a strong foundation in ethics and leadership, which are vital components of a modern engineering education.

Visit the Integrated MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science program website to learn more.

The MS in Food Science program explores the scientific properties of food to manage and change the ways we process, preserve, or package food.

Visit the Integrated MS in Food Science program website to learn more.

In the MS in Strategic Communication program, students study the role of effective and strategic communication to understand the role of purposeful messaging in promoting positive outcomes, and they learn research skills to assess the impact of this messaging. Students use their skills to make an impact on their communities. This program allows students to study the role of effective communication in health promotion and education, community building, and physical and mental well-being.

Visit the Integrated MS in Strategic Communication program website to learn more.

The MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences is geared toward students interested in a broad array of scientific disciplines that play a large role in the discovery and advancement of new treatments and medications.

Visit the Integrated MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program website to learn more.

Ready to Apply?

Follow these steps to apply to any Integrated program at Chapman.

Step 1: Meet with your Graduate Program

Schedule a meeting with your Integrated program of interest’s Graduate Program Coordinator or Program Director. This meeting will make sure you are on the right academic track to enroll in an Integrated program.

Not sure who the Graduate Program contact is for your Integrated program? Get in touch with the Graduate Admission Office!

Step 2: Apply

Complete and submit an online application. You will need to apply for your Integrated program of interest using our Graduate Programs’ Admission Process.

When applying to an Integrated program, you will be asked to select your Term of Entry. Be sure to choose the term in which you will officially begin as a graduate student. Integrated students are considered graduate students only after completing their bachelor’s degree and enrolling exclusively in graduate-level courses. Reach out to the Office of Graduate Admission if you are unsure which term to apply for.

As a currently enrolled Chapman student, you do not need to submit an application fee or request for your Chapman University transcripts to be sent to our office.

Deadlines

MA Curriculum and Instruction:January 15, 2026 (for Summer 2028 Term of Entry)
Integrated MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: January 15, 2026 (for Fall 2027 Term of Entry)
Integrated MA in Film and Media Studies:February 1, 2026 (for Fall 2027 Term of Entry)
Integrated MS in Computational and Data Sciences: April 30, 2026 (for Fall 2027 Term of Entry)
Integrated MS in Accounting: May 1, 2026 (for Fall 2027 Term of Entry)
Integrated MBA: May 1, 2026 (for Fall 2027 Term of Entry)
All other integrated programs: Apply by the end of your junior year. There is no specific application deadline.

Matthew Nwerem

For Matthew, the reward of earning an Integrated master's is worth the challenge as he combines an Integrated MS in Computational and Data Sciences degree with the BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology that he earned at Chapman.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Sometimes referred to as a “4+1 program,” Chapman’s Integrated programs allow currently enrolled, eligible undergraduate students to complete a master’s degree at an accelerated pace. During their senior years (junior years for the MA in Curriculum and Instruction program), Integrated students can take graduate level courses while finishing their bachelor’s degree. By taking graduate coursework during their bachelor's program, Integrated students can earn a master’s in as little as one additional year after completing their undergraduate studies.

Integrated programs let you start your graduate studies while finishing your bachelor’s degree. Most Integrated programs have students begin their graduate coursework during their senior year. (The MA in Curriculum and Instruction program is designed to have students begin graduate coursework in their junior year.)

In your senior year, you can take up to 15 units of graduate-level courses (some programs allow fewer). By getting a head start on your master’s requirements, you can earn your graduate degree in as little as one additional year after completing your bachelor’s degree.

Save money.As an Integrated student, you will continue paying your undergraduate tuition rate without receiving any additional charge for taking graduate classes during your senior year. Approved graduate credits may be shared for both degree programs.

Save time.You can complete your master’s degree in as little as one year after finishing your bachelor’s degree. This accelerated path helps you reach your academic and professional goals sooner.

Stay in the Chapman family. As an Integrated student, you won’t have to start over at a new school. You will already know the campus, the resources, and maybe even some of your future professors.

You can learn more about Integrated programs by attending an Information Session for your graduate program of interest. You can also reach out to the Graduate Admission Office with any questions.

Most Integrated programs require eligible Chapman students to apply by the end of their junior year. The MA in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI) program requires students to apply by the end of their sophomore year.

A few of our Integrated programs have specific application deadlines. Take a look at our “Ready to Apply?” section above for more information.

Apply for the term when you will officially begin as a graduate student. Integrated students are considered graduate students only after they have completed their bachelor’s degree and are enrolled exclusively in graduate-level courses.

No, you must apply and be admitted to an Integrated program before you begin taking graduate classes.

Log in to your application status page and “Reply to Your Offer of Admission” to accept your admission offer. You won’t need to pay an enrollment deposit fee.

Undergraduate students must have earned or be enrolled in courses that will bring them to at least 90 credits before the first day of the graduate course(s) in which they wish to enroll.

Students must complete the Undergraduate Request to Register for Graduate Course Form and email it to regforms@chapman.edu. This form includes an approval signature from the instructor of the course and the chair of the department, academic unit head, or program director of the academic program unit offering the course.

Connect with your Graduate Program to outline your schedule. If you are not sure who your Graduate Program contact is, reach out to the Office of Graduate Admission.

Integrated students are considered graduate students only after they have completed their bachelor’s degree and are enrolled exclusively in graduate-level classes.

While Integrated students take some graduate-level courses during their junior and/or senior years, they are still classified as an undergraduate student until they receive their bachelor’s degree.

Your tuition and financial aid will remain the same until you are considered a graduate student. Once you are considered a graduate student and are only taking graduate classes, your tuition and financial aid will be recalculated to match your graduate program and status.

For additional questions, contact the Graduate Financial Aid Office at gradfinaid@chapman.edu or (714) 628-2730.

»Integrated Graduate Programs

How do Integrated Programs Work?

Which Master’s Programs Offer an Integrated Option at Chapman?

MA in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI)

MA in English

MA in Film and Media Studies

MA in International Studies

MA in Leadership Development

MA in Special Education

MA in Teaching

MA in War, Diplomacy, and Society

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

MS in Accounting

MS in Behavioral and Computational Economics

MS in Computational and Data Sciences

MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

MS in Food Science

MS in Strategic Communication

MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Ready to Apply?

Step 1: Meet with your Graduate Program

Step 2: Apply

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Integrated program?

How do Integrated programs work?

What are the benefits of doing an Integrated program?

How can I learn more?

When should I apply?

What term should I apply for?

Can I start taking graduate classes during my senior year on my own and then apply to an Integrated program?

I’ve been admitted. How do I start registering for graduate classes?

How do I know which classes I need to take?

When am I fully considered a graduate student?

How and when will my tuition and financial aid change?

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