The Fifth Year Option

The Fifth Year Option at Lasell College allows undergraduate students with high academic standing to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in as little as five years.

Students may qualify to pursue a Master of Education in Elementary Education (M.Ed Elementary), a Master of Education in Moderate Disabilities (M.Ed. Moderate Disabilities) a Master of Science in Communication (MSC), Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ), Master of Science in Management (MSM), or a Master of Science in Sport Management (MSSM) with approximately one additional year of study.

Students who wish to pursue the 5th Year Option must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater and inform their advisor during their freshman or sophomore year by completing the Fifth Year Option Declaration of Interest form.

Planning is essential to success in this program. In addition to the opportunity to complete one or two blended semesters, students may be eligible to waive two courses (6 credits) required in the core curriculum of the MSC, MSCJ, MSM, MSSM, or M.Ed. Students should select courses in close consultation with both their advisor and Chair of the relevant academic department. Program choice and course load may affect time to master's degree completion.

During each blended semester, students complete their undergraduate degree requirements and simultaneously enroll in one graduate course (3 credits) that will count toward their master's degree. Students must earn a grade of B (3.0 GPA) in their graduate classes. (Note: Graduate course credits cannot be applied toward the fulfillment of the student's 120 undergraduate degree credit requirement.)

In a blended semester, students are required to take a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits and one graduate course. In each blended semester, students are not permitted to enroll in more than 18 credits.

Senior students registering for their blended semester(s) need to complete a Graduate Course Eligibility form during pre-registration for their first semester senior year. This form is necessary for the Registrar's Office to determine student eligibility.

In the final semester of the senior year, Fifth Year Option students will submit an Application for Graduate Admission along with one letter of recommendation and a one page personal statement. The application fee is waived.

Students seeking further information regarding the Fifth Year Option should contact:

Lasell College, Office of Graduate Enrollment
1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
617-243-2400 gradinfo@lasell.edu

Master of Education

As described below, through completion of either set majors, minors, or various course combinations, and participation in the blended semester, students can earn as many as 12 credits towards the required 36 credits to earn the M.Ed. Many of the undergraduate courses listed have prerequisites. For complete information on master’s degrees, please refer to the graduate section of this catalog.

Education Majors:
Students who complete these undergraduate majors and their bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) can request a waiver of six (6) credits from the Graduate Admission Office. (Note, students must complete these courses with a grade of B or higher.)

Other Undergraduate Majors:
Any Lasell student who successfully completes (with a grade of B or higher) the course combinations listed below can request a waiver of six (6) credits from the Graduate Admission Office. Students must also carry a minimum 3.00 GPA.

Undergraduate Courses	M.Ed. Waiver Course
ED 211 Identifying Special Needs Learners -OR- ED 219 Supporting Learner Variability
AND ED 326 or ED 338 Inclusive Education	SPED 712 Curriculum and Resources in SPED
ED 206 Early Literacy Teaching & Learning AND ED 208 Elem Literacy Teaching & Learning	ED 712 Literacy Instruction: Elementary
ED 377 Teaching & Applying Mathematics: 1-6 & Curriculum AND Three Math Courses (Note choice in #2) as follows: 1. MATH 304 Mathematics for Educators 2. MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra or MATH 205 Calculus I 3. MATH 107 College Geometry	ED 720 Mathematics Concepts
ED 329 Science Concepts & Curriculum: 1-6 (4 credit minimum) AND one of the following: 1. SCI 103 Science for Educators I 2. SCI 104 Science for Educators II	ED 721 Science & Technology Concepts/Curriculum
ED 418 Integrated Instruction: Elementary AND At least 6 credits of American and World History AND at least 3 credits of Geography and/or Economics	ED 722 Social Studies Concepts & Curriculum

Master of Science in Communication

As described below, through completion of either set majors, minors, or various course combinations, and participation in the blended semester, students can earn as many as 12 credits towards the required 36 credits to earn the M.S.C. Many of the undergraduate courses listed have prerequisites. For complete information on master’s degrees, please refer to the graduate section of this catalog.

Communication Majors:
Students who complete these majors and their bachelor’s with a 3.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) can request a waiver of six (6) credits from the Graduate Admission Office. (Note: students must earn a B or higher in the course combinations listed below.)

Communication Minors:
Students who complete the undergraduate communication minor and their bachelor’s degree with a 3.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) can request a waiver of six (6) credits from the Graduate Admission Office. (Note: students must earn a B or higher in the course combinations listed below.)

Undergraduate Courses	MSC Waiver Course
COM 205 Media Ethics and Society	COM 701 Communication, Ethics, and Society
COM 315 Communication Research	COM 703 Communication Research
COM 317 Media Relations	COM 705 Media Relations
COM 308 Conflict Resolution & Negotiation	COM 709 Negotiations & Conflict Resolution

Master of Science in Management

As described below, through completion of either set majors, minors, or various course combinations, and participation in the blended semester, students can earn as many as 12 credits towards the required 36 credits to earn the M.S.M. Many of the undergraduate courses listed have prerequisites. For complete information on master’s degrees, please refer to the graduate section of this catalog.

Business, Sport Management, and Fashion/Retail Merchandising Majors:
Students who complete these undergraduate majors and their bachelor's with a 3.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) can request a waiver of six (6) credits from the Graduate Admission Office. (Note: students must earn a B or higher in the course combinations listed below.)

Business Minors:
Students who complete the undergraduate business minor and their bachelor's degree with a 3.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) can request a waiver of six (6) credits from the Graduate Admission Office. (Note: students must earn a B or higher in the course combinations listed below.)

Undergraduate Courses	MSM Waiver Course
BUSS 203 Financial Management	MGMT 704 Financial Management
BUSS 432 Marketing Strategy	MGMT 706 Marketing Management
BUSS 232 Operations Management	MGMT 707 Operations Strategy

Master of Science in Sport Management

As described below, through completion of either set majors, minors, or various course combinations, and participation in the blended semester, students can earn as many as 12 credits towards the required 36 credits to earn the M.S.S.M. Many of the undergraduate courses listed have prerequisites. For complete information on master’s degrees, please refer to the graduate section of this catalog.

Sport Management:
Students who complete these majors and their bachelor’s with a 3.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) can request a waiver of six (6) credits from the Graduate Admission Office. (Note: students must earn a B or higher in the course combinations listed below.)

Sport Management Minors:
Students who complete the undergraduate sport management minor and their bachelor’s degree with a 3.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) can request a waiver of six (6) credits from the Graduate Admission Office. (Note: students must earn a B or higher in the course combinations listed below.)

Undergraduate Courses	MSSM Waiver Course
SMGT 207 Special Topics in History of Sport	SMGT 702 Hist & Func of Sport in Society
SMGT 201 Legal Aspects of Sport	SMGT 704 Sport and the Law
BUSS 203 Financial Management	MGMT 704 Financial Management
COM 317 Media Relations	COM 705 Media Relations