The university offers The Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's degree program designed for undergraduate students seeking to complete the requirements for both the bachelor's and master's degree at an accelerated pace. North Carolina State University (ncsu.edu) undergraduate students in the program are allowed to double-count up to 12 credit hours and graduate with a non-thesis master's degree in the same field within a year of completing a bachelor's program. If you opt for a thesis-based master's degree in the same field as your undergraduate degree, you can earn a master's within 18 months of completing your bachelor's.
The Duke University School of Nursing Duke (nursing.duke.edu) in Durham, North Carolina, offers an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The program, also known as second degree nursing program, is designed for adult students who already hold an undergraduate degree. The ABSN is a full-time, campus-based program that takes 16 months to complete instead of the usual four years. In addition to your bachelor's degree, you also receive up to 15 graduate credits, which could later be be applied to a graduate nursing degree. You become eligible for licensure as a registered nurse once you graduate.
The college offers adult degree programs dubbed ASPIRE -- Adult Student Programs: Innovative, Respected, Engaging. There are 1,000 students enrolled in the program in 2011. Under ASPIRE, North Carolina Wesleyan College (ncwc.edu) has accelerated degree programs in various majors and minors. Students under the program meet one night a week for four hours over a period of eight weeks, online for another eight weeks before starting a five-week stint of blended classes. The program is designed to help adult students understand the theory behind their practical knowledge. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees.
The university offers the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing specifically targeting post-baccalaureate students who want to purse a degree in nursing. The program lasts 12 months. A student is prepared for a challenging transition to a career as a bachelor of science educated registered nurse. Western Carolina University (wcu.edu) has designed the accelerated program for non-working, full-time students. Classes are held five days a week and eight hours a day.