4+1 Accelerated Degrees

​The accelerated 4+1 programs allow advanced undergraduate students to complete either an M.A. degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), a Master of Public Administration (MPA) or a M.A. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy​ while completing the requirements for their English B.A. degree.

The Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) prepares students to teach in classrooms with English language learners and to teach English as a second language in colleges and language institutes in the United States and abroad. 

Qualified undergraduate English majors at the University of Delaware may choose to apply to the 4+1 in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program, which results in a B.A. in English at the end of the fourth year and an M.A. in TESL at the end of the fifth year.

For more information, visit the School of Education's 4+1 in TESL webpage.

​The Master of Public Administration (MPA) prepares students for public management careers linked to government/nonprofit agencies, public advocacy groups and private sector organizations providing critical services directly related to the public good. The curriculum includes core subjects, area of specialization courses and an internship experience. The MPA is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).

For more information, visit the School of Public Policy & Administration's 4+1 Programs webpage.

The Master of Arts in Urban Affairs and Public Policy prepares students to address many of the critical challenges facing communities at all levels, from neighborhoods to the nation: health, education, housing, civil rights, poverty, economic growth and environmental quality. Graduates of the program are equipped with the diverse knowledge and experience needed to address policy challenges from creative vantage points and work in every sector, holding positions in local, national and global institutions related to policy analysis, planning, advocacy​ and organizational leadership.​

For more information, visit the School of Public Policy & Administration's 4+1 Programs webpage.​​