Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School provides a pathway for students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in just five years total.
The 4+1 program, available in multiple academic departments on LBC | Capital’s Lancaster campus, has many benefits for students.
Communication & Media Arts
Students in the Communication program have the option to apply for the 4+1 program in Strategic Communication Leadership before or during their junior or senior year. This program allows a student to graduate with a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Communication Leadership (MASCL) in just two additional semesters.
“This program is ideal for those who sense that a position of leadership is in their future or who want to manage communication strategy for an organization,” said Ryan A. Geesaman, M.S., Chair of the Communication & Media Arts Department. “Graduates of the MASCL program will be ready to effectively lead communication teams and marketing communication efforts.”
Learn more about this marketable program here and read about two LBC students who continued their education in the MASCL program here.
Counseling & Social Work
Because a master’s degree is required in order to be a professional counselor, LBC | Capital’s 4+1 program in this academic arena offers many benefits to students.
Within counseling, LBC | Capital students can embark on 4+1 paths in the following areas:
Education
According to Dr. Julia Hershey, Associate Provost for Academics, the 4+1 option allows students to not only complete two levels of degrees, but they are also eligible for two Pennsylvania state certifications—all within five years.
Within the Education Department, the 4+1 program leads to a BSEd and MEd. Options are available in Early Childhood Education/English as a Second Language and Early Childhood Education/Special Education.