Become a leader in art, design, and innovation with GRADpath@SCAD
GRADpath@SCAD offers ambitious and motivated students the opportunity to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in an accelerated and continuous program of study. With an array of possibilities to enrich their credentials, GRADpath students graduate as powerhouse professionals with in-demand expertise.
Why GRADpath@SCAD?
GRADpath students enter the professional field with superlative qualifications upon graduation. With an accelerated timeline for earning a graduate degree, GRADpath provides students a cost savings by overlapping undergraduate and graduate course work.
With more than 36 graduate degrees in Atlanta, Savannah, and online through SCADnow, students can pursue a path that aligns to their unique skills and aspirations. For example:
An animation student can complement a bachelor's degree with graduate-level expertise in themed entertainment design.
A fashion student can pursue a career in corporate social responsibility with a terminal degree in design for sustainability.
An aspiring filmmaker can work toward a film and television B.F.A. followed by an M.A. in cinematography or editing.
Students may also elect to build on their undergraduate studies and deepen their discipline knowledge with a graduate degree in the same area of study.
Elevate your creative education
GRADpath students maximize all SCAD has to offer, unlocking new skills and a world of professional experience — all within less time than the average student. For SCAD alum Morgan Leigh Eng (M.F.A., sequential art, 2024; B.F.A., animation, 2022), a career in the arts was an early and resounding "yes!" At SCAD, she found the perfect path forward. Eng earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years.
Start your GRADpath
SCAD students who have successfully completed at least 90 hours of undergraduate coursework and a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher declare their intent to pursue GRADpath with their success adviser. Ideal GRADpath candidates demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, strong career focus, leadership potential, and co-curricular involvement.
Email advisement@scad.edu to learn more.