Accelerated BA/MA in International Studies

Want to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in just five years, putting yourself on the fast track to a global career? Consider the Accelerated BA/MA in International Studies, a program designed for exceptional students who apply in their sophomore or junior year.

General Requirements

Eligibility

Students must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA for admission
Students are expected to apply to the BA/MA accelerated program no later than the first semester of their junior year, although application by the second semester of the sophomore year is preferred.
Applications are due by the spring of the sophomore year or fall of the junior year.

Total Hours
To graduate with the accelerated BA/MA, a minimum of 144 semester hours acceptable towards graduation must be completed.

Double Majors
BA/MA students must request approval for a second undergraduate major. Reviews are done to ensure that there is adequate time to complete the second major. To be considered for a second major, please email BA/MA academic advisor Katie Watkins at kwatkins@ou.edu.

BA/MA Checksheet

Advising

Katie Watkins
Academic Advisor for the Accelerated BA/MA, MAIS, MAIS/JD and GAMA progams

Phone: 405-325-2337
Email: kwatkins@ou.edu

Before applying, we recommend emailing BA/MA academic advisor Katie Watkins to set up a meeting. She can help you determine whether your course plan will work with the program.

Sample Course Plan

Year	1st Semester	2nd Semester
FIRST YEAR	ENGL 1113: Principles of English Composition MATH Beginning Foreign Language Natural Science with Lab 15 credit hours	ENGL 1213: Principles of English Comp OR EXPO 1213: Expository Writing P SC 1113: American Federal Gov’t Beginning Foreign Language Continued IAS 2003: Understanding the Global Community First-Year Experience 17 credit hours
SOPHOMORE	ECON 1113: Principles of Economics-Macro HIST 1483/1493: U.S. History Intermediate Language World Culture Natural Science without Lab 15 credit hours	ECON 1123: Principles of Economics-Micro Artistic Forms Intermediate Language Continued Western Culture Politics & Society Major Elective, upper-division Free Elective (1 hour) 16 credit hours
JUNIOR	Development & Economics Major Elective, upper-division History & Culture Major Elective, upper-division Free Elective, upper-division Free Elective, upper-division Free Elective, upper-division 15 credit hours	INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Specialization Major Elective, upper-division Free Elective, upper-division Free Elective, upper-division Free Elective, upper-division Free Elective, upper-division (recommend take in summer) 15 credit hours
SENIOR	IAS 5503: Theory/Practice of International Politics IAS 5703: Int’l Studies Colloquium International Relations Major Elective, upper-division Free Elective, upper-division Free Elective, upper-division 15 credit hours	IAS 4013: Senior Capstone IAS 5003: U.S. Foreign Relations IAS 5713: Policy Analysis & Writing Specialization Major Elective, upper-division 12 credit hours
FIFTH YEAR	Graduate Area Studies Graduate Global Economics Graduate Global Security Graduate Elective 12 credit hours	Graduate Area Studies Graduate Law & Institutions IAS 5723: Global Policy Workshop OR IAS 5980: Master’s Thesis Graduate Elective 12 credit hours

Apply for the Accelerated BA/MA

Deadlines

October 15 for spring admission
February 15 for fall admission

Required Documents

Application form (below)
Two letters of recommendation
Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages)
Official Transcript

PLEASE APPLY USING THE FORM BELOW.

If you need to submit letters of recommendation or transcripts separately, please email to Katie Watkins at kwatkins@ou.edu or mail to:

Department of International and Area Studies
BA/MA Applications
729 Elm Ave. Room 304
Norman, OK 73019