The Contiguous Literature and Education 4+1 Pathway allows students to complete a Master's in Education (M.A.) in just one additional year (five quarters, July - July) following completion of the literature major.

The 4+1 pathway program streamlines application and acceptance into the Education M.A. by allowing literature majors to receive priority enrollment in impacted education undergraduate courses, and to complete state-mandated tests and some program requirements prior to the start of the M.A./Credential Program while completing the literature major. Upon completing these requirements and formally applying to the graduate program, graduating literature majors are able to complete the Education M.A./Credential Program in one year (five quarters, July - July; the Education Department expects to admit all graduating literature majors who have met the 4+1 pathway requirements, barring extenuating circumstances; application fees apply).

Undergraduate students currently enrolled in the literature major have the opportunity, any time after the start of their junior year until December 1 of their senior year, to apply to be admitted to the 4+1 contiguous pathway leading to the Education Master’s Degree.