Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and MA in Political Science in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver

The 4+1 accelerated Master's program in Political Science enables students to earn both a Bachelor's in International Studies and a Master's in Political Science in just five years. Participants follow the International Studies undergraduate curriculum while simultaneously taking graduate-level Political Science courses under faculty guidance. Up to 15 credits can count toward both degrees. Students typically declare their intent to join this program during their junior or senior year and apply to the graduate program in their final undergraduate year. Admission criteria may vary from the standard two-year MA program, requiring close collaboration with faculty advisors and the graduate program director to ensure efficient course planning. This pathway allows students to finish their graduate requirements within one year after completing their undergraduate degree.