accelerated program

Sped-up academic path

An accelerated program is an educational course of study completed in less time than the standard track.

Students take heavier course loads, attend year-round, or skip introductory material to finish faster: She earned her nursing degree through an accelerated program in eighteen months.

The term applies to degree programs, professional certifications, and K-12 tracks for advanced students.

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