Falcon Accelerated Success Track (FAST) Program (4+1) for Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism (HRT)

HRT is one of the 12 departments in CSUEB that offers a FAST Program for students. 

Complete your bachelor’s and master’s degree in one accelerated pathway! 


Applications are accepted for both Fall and Spring semesters.

Application deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday of the 9th week of each semester.

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What is a FAST Program?

  • Begin your master’s program while still completing your undergraduate degree.
  • Take graduate-level courses that double-count toward both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.
  • Pay undergraduate tuition for graduate courses (until you’ve met the units required for your bachelor’s degree).
  • Skip the Cal State Apply master's application and the associated fees.

Our East Bay FAST programs merge existing baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in similar disciplines into a single pathway. We will double-count a specified number of units (up to 12) in both programs so you can earn your graduate degree faster and at a lower cost! Across the U.S., programs like East Bay FAST are often referred to as “4+1” or “blended” programs.

FAST Program Timeline


Required Documents for Application

  1. Meet with your academic advisor and obtain a signed Eligibility Confirmation Note.
  2. Carefully read the Personal Statement guideline and have your statement ready.
  3. Resume
All three documents are required as part of the application for admission.

HRT FAST Program Roadmap

HRT FAST Program Roadmap
Junior Year (Fifth and Sixth Semester) 

Fall - Senior Year (Seventh Semester)

UD / Grad Major

REC 610* (REC 325)

Strategic Leadership and Ethics in HRT 

UD / Grad Major

REC 640* (REC 400)

Law and Risk in HRT
Spring – Senior year (Eighth Semester)

UD / Grad Major

REC 630* (HOS 450)

Advanced Data-Driven Decision Making in HRT

UD / Grad Major

REC 670* (HOS 300)

Advanced Marketing in HRT
Fall – MS student (Ninth Semester)

Grad Major

REC 600

Foundations of HRT

Grad Major

REC 650

Fiscal Management in HRT

Grad Major

REC 680

Trends and Issues in HRT
Spring – MS student (Tenth Semester)

Grad Major

REC 620

Organizational Development in HRT

Grad Major

REC 660

Sustainable Solutions in HRT

Grad Major

REC 693

Applied Research Project

*REC 610, 630, 640, & 670 are courses that double-count towards both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

不良研究所 Our FAST Program

  • The HRT FAST program can be more affordable and faster than completing a bachelor’s and then applying and completing a master’s degree.
  • Up to 12 graduate-level units may double-count between the bachelor’s and master’s degree, as predetermined by the program (REC 610, 630, 640, & 670 will double-count).
  • An HRT FAST program undergraduate student can take graduate-level courses required for the master’s degree prior to completing their bachelor’s degree.
  • All courses applied toward the master’s degree must lead to a program GPA of at least 3.00; this includes double-counted courses.

Students can only apply to HRT FAST Program if they:

  • Are a matriculated undergraduate student at 不良研究所 in a state-support program (students in self-support programs are not eligible)
  • Have completed at least 60, but no more than 90, program-applicable units (units that count toward your HRT degree), which typically corresponds to junior standing
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.50 
  • Are not a double major

  • Interested students who meet the above minimum criteria should .
  • Applications are accepted during both the Fall and Spring semesters, with a deadline at the end of the 9th week of each semester.

  • Students pay undergraduate tuition when classified as an undergraduate student (typically the first 4 years) 
  • Students pay graduate tuition upon satisfying the requirements for the bachelor’s degree and being classified as a graduate student (typically the final year)

  • Short answer, YES!
  • East Bay FAST program students must annually submit the FAFSA or CADAA with the correct student status listed (i.e., undergraduate or graduate student) to receive financial aid.  
  • East Bay FAST program students will have different funding allowances when classified as a graduate student vs. as an undergraduate student.
  • East Bay FAST program students who transition from undergraduate to graduate status should contact the Financial Aid Office to see if adjustment paperwork is appropriate and allowable.

Questions?

For any further questions, please contact Dr. Jaesung An (HRT graduate program coordinator) via email: Jaesung.an@csueastbay.edu