BA/MA Accelerated Program in Asian & Asian American Studies

Our accelerated BA/MA program allows the highest achieving undergraduate Asian and Asian American Studies majors early admission into the MA Program. Once admitted, students take three graduate courses in place of undergraduate courses that are similar in content. This program is designed for students to finish both the undergraduate and graduate degree in five years, although there is no requirement to finish in this period.

Degree requirements

A total of 60 credits are required, including:

• 30 undergraduate credits required for the “BA in Asian and Asian American Studies”
• 30 graduate credits required for the “MA in Global Asias”

*Nine graduate credits can be applied toward your undergraduate degree requirements. For example, students may take up to three graduate courses during their junior and senior years of their undergraduate study.

See Sample Course Sequence

Admissions and Deadlines

Applicants to the BA/MA accelerated program typically apply during their sophomore year. 

Application Deadline: May 1

The following is required for all applicants:

• Major in Asian and Asian American Studies
• At least U2 standing
• 3.0 GPA minimum

Application Materials: 

• Undergraduate transcript
• Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)
• Three recommendations from AAAS Faculty

Submit Application