Accelerate Into Master’s
Go further faster with Walden’s Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) program. Designed for dedicated undergraduate students who plan to continue their education and pursue a master’s degree, the AIM option offers high-achieving students the opportunity to earn graduate credits while completing their B.S. in Criminal Justice.
When you select the AIM option, you can choose up to five graduate courses as electives. Credits earned in these courses may be applied toward Walden’s M.S. in Criminal Justice, M.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management, Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.), M.S. in Psychology, or M.S. in Forensic Psychology program, allowing you to save time and money when earning your master’s degree.
Depending on your individual progress, you may complete your master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate coursework. Plus, you can qualify for a 15% tuition reduction*† when you enroll in your master’s program.
Choose up to five graduate courses from the following list that may be applied toward the M.S. in Criminal Justice or M.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management :
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| CRJS 5136 | Criminal Behavior | 5 |
| CRJS 5215 | Controversies in Criminal Justice | 5 |
| CRJS 5511 | Special Populations in Criminal Justice | 5 |
| CRJS 5217 | Technological Solutions and 21st Century Crime | 5 |
| CRJS 5203 | Victimology | 5 |
Choose up to five graduate courses from the following list that may be applied toward the M.S. in Psychology:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| PSYC 5005 | Business Concepts for the Organizational Development Professional | 5 |
| PSYC 5205 | History and Systems of Counseling and Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC 5211 | Contemporary Issues in Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC 5212 | Principles of Organizational Psychology and Development | 5 |
| PSYC 5235 | Cognitive Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC 5240 | Human Motivation | 5 |
| PSYC 5305 | Statistics 1 | 5 |
| PSYC 5310 | Research Design | 5 |
| PSYC 5315 | Tests and Measurement | 5 |
Choose up to five graduate courses from the following list that may be applied toward the M.S. in Forensic Psychology:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| FPSY 5101 | Introduction to Forensic Psychology | 5 |
| FPSY 5115 | Understanding Forensic Psychology Research | 5 |
| FPSY 5125 | Assessment in Forensic Psychology | 5 |
| FPSY 5135 | Criminal Behavior | 5 |
| FPSY 5145 | Ethical Issues and Professional Responsibilities in Forensic Psychology | 5 |
| FPSY 5720 | Abnormal Behavior | 5 |
Choose up to five graduate courses from the following list that may be applied toward the Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.):
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MMPA 5200 | Introduction to Public Administration | 5 |
| MMPA 5405 | Ethics and Social Justice | 5 |
| MMPA 5420 | Organizational Management and Leadership | 5 |
| MMPA 5431 | Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector | 5 |
| MMPA 5435 | Human Resource Management: Building a Capable Workforce | 5 |
| MMPA 5451 | Public Policy Analysis | 5 |
| MMPA 5480 | Applied Research and Evaluation Methods | 5 |
Choose up to four graduate courses from the following list that will apply to the Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.):
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MMPP 5280 | Policy and Politics in American Political Institutions | 5 |
| MMPP 5281 | Program Evaluation | 5 |
| MMPP 5282 | Public Policy and Finance | 5 |
| MMPP 5379 | Advanced Public Policy Methods and Analysis | 5 |
Eligibility
To be eligible for the AIM option, you must meet the following requirements:
- Complete all general education and core requirements associated with your bachelor’s degree program.
- Maintain an overall GPA equal to that required for admission to the associated master’s degree program.
- Have no “incomplete” grades.
- Be in good financial standing.
You must achieve a grade of B or better in your master’s-level classes in order to apply their credits toward your master’s degree.
For more information, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
*Not valid for Tennessee residents.
†Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition.
