The Bachelor’s to Data Science Master’s 4+1 Program option allows qualified undergraduates to complete the graduate Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) program in just one year rather than 18 months to two years. Students from all majors can apply, although some majors may need to complete some or all of the foundation courses. The student can take up to 12 graduate credit hours as an undergraduate which will count toward the Master’s program, nine of which can also count towards the undergraduate degree. Once a student has reached senior status by completing at least 90 credit hours, has completed DATA 20000, CPSC 21000, DATA 23500, and MATH 22000 courses, and has achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, they may be considered for entry into the 4+1 program. To be considered, the student must complete the 4+1 application. If the student earns a "B" or better in a graduate course they take as part of the 4+1 program, the course will count towards their MSDS requirements.