Program Description

Academically strong Mason undergraduates with a commitment to research or graduate or professional studies can apply for an accelerated Master’s program and earn a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in as little as five years.

Application Requirements

College Transcripts	Goals Statement	Recommendation Letters	Resume	Writing Sample
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Program-Specific Instructions

Preparing to Apply

Prior to submitting your application, meet with the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's (BAM) Coordinator, director of your undergraduate program and with the director of the master's program.

• Applicants to the accelerated MA must have and maintain cumulative GPA of 3.25 in undergraduate coursework and maintain a GPA of 3.0 in all graduate coursework
• Applicants must submit:
  • Transcript
• Three letters of reference that should come from:
  • Dr. Catherine Wright (BAM Advisor)
    • Applicant's choice
    • Curriculum vitae (a resume which details academic accomplishments)
    • Goals statement should state why the program would be a good fit
    • Writing Sample
  • Comm graduate faculty
• Go over schedule for completion of the undergraduate degree
• Plan appropriate graduate course work
• Be familiar with the: policies for accelerated master's programs