Earn Your Bachelor’s and Master’s in Just 4 Years
Kansas Christian College’s 3+1 Dual Degree Program is designed to help you maximize your time and investment in higher education. With an accelerated track, you can earn a bachelor’s degree in about three years and transition directly into a one-year master’s plan, so you can graduate with two degrees in about four years.
Highlights include:
- Five (undergrad) to six-week (master’s) courses
- Two degrees in about four years
- Available online nationwide and onsite in Overland Park, Kansas
- Graduate courses can count toward both undergraduate and graduate credit in approved pathways
- Graduate tuition rates apply to graduate courses
Finish Faster with an Approved 3+1 Pathway
A 3+1 Dual Degree pathway enables eligible students to complete a prescribed sequence of undergraduate and graduate coursework, allowing them to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in approximately four years. These pathways are designed to save time, reduce overall costs, and help you enter the workforce or ministry with advanced preparation.
Why Students Choose 3+1
The 3+1 Dual Degree Program is built for motivated students who want to move forward with focus and graduate with stronger credentials.
Save time
Complete two degrees in the time it often takes to complete one.
Save money
Reduce overall tuition and living expenses by completing your studies sooner.
Faith-based learning
Grow academically and spiritually in a Christ-centered environment.
Flexible and supportive
Online and on-campus options are designed with your success in mind.
Career and calling advantage
Graduate with advanced leadership and professional skills for business, ministry, healthcare, or sport leadership roles.
How the 3+1 Dual Degree Works
In a 3+1 pathway, you follow a prescribed plan that blends undergraduate and graduate coursework. Approved graduate courses can count toward both degrees, helping you stay on track toward two degrees in about four years.
How it’s commonly structured
Years one and two
Build your foundation in associate-level and core coursework.
Year three
Begin upper-division work and start the prescribed sequence that prepares you for graduate readiness.
Year four
Transition into the master’s degree plan and complete the remaining graduate coursework.
3+1 Dual Degree Options
Kansas Christian College currently offers the following approved 3+1 dual degree pairings. Additional pathways may be added over time.
Pairing List
- 3+1 Dual Degree Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership / MBA Management
- 3+1 Dual Degree Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management / MBA Sport Management
- 3+1 Dual Degree Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration / MBA Healthcare Administration
- 3+1 Dual Degree Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry / Master of Christian Ministry Missions
- 3+1 Dual Degree Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry / Master of Christian Ministry Organizational Leadership
- 3+1 Dual Degree Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry / Master of Christian Ministry Pastoral
Who Can Enroll and How to Get Started
The 3+1 program is designed for current and incoming KCC students who meet the academic requirements and wish to pursue an accelerated path to a master’s degree. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are typically the best fit for the full pathway. Seniors may be able to complete some dual degree hours, but may be too far along to fully participate.
If you are already enrolled at Kansas Christian College:
You may be able to switch into a 3+1 program with your Academic Advisor’s guidance. Your advisor will help adjust your course plan to ensure you graduate on time.
Scholarships and student experience:
Students can keep eligible scholarships. In the graduate hours portion, students may remain eligible for sports and campus activities.
How Tuition and Dual Credit Work
In approved 3+1 pathways, selected graduate courses count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Graduate tuition rates apply to graduate courses, even when those courses are taken as part of a dual degree sequence.
Your advisor will confirm exactly which courses apply to your pathway and how they count toward both degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is a 3+1 Dual Degree Program?
Answer: A 3+1 Dual Degree Program allows you to complete both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in about four years by following a prescribed course sequence that includes approved graduate coursework.
Question: How long does the program take?
Answer: About four years total, the same time it takes many students to earn a bachelor’s degree alone, depending on sequencing and pacing.
Question: Can I start if I have already begun at KCC?
Answer: Yes. Many students can transition into a 3+1 plan with the support of their advisor.
Question: What is the tuition for the graduate hours?
Answer: Graduate tuition rates apply to all graduate courses, no matter when they are completed, and can be found here.
Ready to Build Your Plan?
If you want to earn two degrees in about four years, the best next step is a planning conversation. We will confirm the best pairing, map your course sequence, and help you start with confidence.
Note: Courses, pathways, and program details are subject to change through normal academic processes.
