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The College of Liberal Arts and Political Science Department provide high-achieving undergraduates with an expedited route to earning an MA or MPA degree. These combined BA/MA and BA/MPA programs feature an intensive curriculum enabling students to finish 108 undergraduate credits plus 30-36 graduate credits (with at least 15 at the 700 level or above) within five years. Graduate-level coursework begins during students' fourth year. Participants fulfill all undergraduate requirements before officially transitioning to graduate status. The program concludes with either a thesis or non-thesis MA/MPA, ideal for careers in public service, administration, NGOs, or doctoral studies. It highlights interdisciplinary social science approaches and equips students with essential analytical skills for this field.