The Accelerated B.A. / M.A. program is designed for undergraduates who know early on that they would like to complete a Political Science Master of Arts Degree at UIS.  It is a special academic program that makes it possible for a student to complete a Political Science Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Political Science Master of Arts Degree at UIS in a shortened time period. The Accelerated B.A. / M.A. program allows students to utilize their undergraduate internship to waive 12 credit hours of the electives in the master’s degree. 

This program is available to both on campus and online students.

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Students interested in the Accelerated B.A. / M.A. program should consult with their advisor regarding the program's admission requirements and curriculum requirements.