Earn Graduate Credit as an Undergraduate Through Senior Benefit
The Senior Benefit program is designed for dedicated SUU students who have earned 90+ credit hours. The program allows students to advance their graduate level learning by earning up to 6 graduate credits. All while completing their undergraduate degree. This is an ideal path for those who are looking ahead toward a graduate degree.
Senior Benefit tuition is assessed at undergraduate tuition rates.
Senior Benefit Requirements
1. Be a SUU student with senior status and in the last semester of the student’s
undergraduate degree.
2. Have an associated major in desired program or have completed requisite foundation courses. (Requirements vary from program to program)
3. Have a GPA of at least 3.0.
4. Total load for the semester cannot exceed 15.5 credit hours including the Senior Benefit
courses.
Because your success is of paramount importance to us, we want to be sure that you understand the expectations for graduate school as you begin this journey. Graduate classes are more rigorous than what you may have experienced as an undergrad; there will be much more reading, writing, and yes, even research. Please see SUU's online catalog for the passing grade requirement for your program.
We view our graduate students as participants in producing knowledge, not merely consumers of information. Graduate students are expected to engage fully in class discussions, attend classes, and/or actively contribute to online forums. We also expect our graduate students to be resourceful, self-motivated, and deadline-oriented.
- To register for graduate courses each semester, you must make an appointment with the graduate advisor.
- Registration dates apply to both your undergraduate and graduate courses and the credits allowed can be spread across multiple semesters including summer.
- You must maintain a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA in order to participate in the Senior Benefit Program.
- A total maximum of 15 credits is allowed per semester while participating in Senior Benefit courses.
To take advantage of your hard-earned graduate credits, be sure to submit an SUU graduate application and supporting documents. Please note: Participation in Senior Benefit does not mean that you are automatically admitted into a graduate program. You must meet the standards and qualifications for the program you have applied to.
This program is a one-shot opportunity, so take your studies seriously and make your graduate coursework a top priority.
Participating Programs
Senior Benefit Course Request Form
For available courses please contact aarontemplin@suu.edu to schedule an appointment.
Senior Benefit Course Request Form
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For available courses please contact mirandagubler1@suu.edu to schedule an appointment.
Senior Benefit Course Request Form
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For available courses please contact mirandagubler1@suu.edu to schedule an appointment.
- MUSC 6103 Intro to Grad Study (MUST BE TAKEN FIRST - MANDATORY)
- MUSC 6323 Audio Recording I
- MUSC 6933 Popular Music Theory/History
- MUSC 6353 Music Business/Brand Promotion
- COMM 6110: Mediated Communication in Relationships
- COMM 6140: Pop Culture Messages
- COMM 6150: Visual Literacy
- COMM 6160: Communication and Digital Culture
- COMM 6210: Advertising & Public Relations
- COMM 6230: Professional Social Media
- COMM 6250: Sports Communication
- COMM 6260: Strategic Brand Management
- COMM 6240: Current Issues in Communication (topic varies)
To register for courses contact onlineoutreach@suu.edu to schedule an appointment.
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PADM 6000 - Program Overview and Theory of Public Administration
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PADM 6620 - Critical Thinking and Ethics in the Public Sector