Bypass masters and get PhD instead

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I remember reading way back some article on this.

Is it possible? 

Have only capstone left to complete and then on to graduate programs.
At first wanted to get a grad certificate if it is worth having. With only 12 credits feels doable. But I remembered reading of students bypassing the masters and wondered how it can be done.

It's actually fairly common for people to go from a Bachelors straight into a Doctoral program.  There is no secret as to how to do it.  You just apply.  Obviously it helps if your GPA is through the roof and you have a killer essay but the lack of a Masters is not technically an obstacle.  As has been stated, there are ways to earn the Masters on the way and there are "terminal Masters" for people who drop out at the dissertation phase.  Also, there are some programs like Physical Therapy where moving from the Bachelors to the Doctorate is the standard route.
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