{"id":43274,"date":"2026-05-04T13:31:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T17:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/?page_id=43274"},"modified":"2026-06-26T16:11:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T20:11:22","slug":"fed-accelerated-pathway-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/fed-accelerated-pathway-program\/","title":{"rendered":"FED Accelerated Pathway Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Accelerated Pathway Program\n <\/h1>\n \n \n\n

Get a head start on graduate studies while completing your undergraduate studies<\/p>\n\n\n <\/header>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n What is the Accelerated Pathway Program?\n <\/h2>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n \n\n

The Accelerated Pathway Program is a flexible and individualized plan that allows you to pursue graduate studies coursework during the final year <\/strong>of your undergraduate studies. This program is a great way to experience graduate courses first-hand, and earn double-counted credits towards both your undergraduate and future master’s degree. Unsure about graduate studies? The Accelerated Pathway allows you to test the waters and decide whether the structure and learning environment of graduate-level courses is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that participation in the Accelerated Pathway Program does not guarantee admission to a graduate program, but if you are admitted, your advanced standing will reduce your credit load by up to two courses (1.0 credit), and may shorten your time to completion. Beginning in fall 2026, course-based graduate programs (e.g., Master of Engineering) will adopt a course-based tuition model, so reducing the number of courses required to complete your program can reduce your total tuition fees.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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