Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master's Degrees in Political Science

Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less time at TWU.

Our BA to MA and BS to MA programs in political science provide exceptional undergraduate students an avenue toward accelerated completion of a master’s degree. Students in the Bachelor’s to Master’s Accelerated Programs (BMAP) will complete 12 graduate hours during their final 30 hours of undergraduate coursework that will count toward both their BA/BS and MA degrees. A competitive program, the BMAP accepts no more than 10% of the undergraduate population during any given year. The program is open only to political science majors, and program participants may choose to specialize in legal studies or politics, policy and public service.

Students planning to apply for this program should seek advising as soon as possible, preferably during their sophomore year of study. Once admitted to the program, students must meet with the program advisor at least one time each semester prior to registering for courses. During the semester of graduation from the BA/BS program, students should seek advice from the graduate advisor to plan for the subsequent semesters of only graduate courses.

Degree details

Admission requirements

Undergraduate Admission

When you apply to TWU, we will evaluate your academic achievement and preparation, as well as your standardized test scores. Admission to TWU is valid for four terms, unless you have attended another higher education institution.

Check out the links below for specific admissions information:

Questions about the admissions process? Contact the Office of Admissions Processing.

Office of Admissions
Texas Woman’s University
P.O. Box 425649
Denton, TX 76204-5649
oap@twu.edu
940-898-3076 or 1-866-809-6130 ext. 3076

Admission to the Accelerated BA-BS/MA in Political Science

Program Coordinators

Parker Hevron, PhD
Undergraduate Political Science Program Lead
940-898-2131
phevron@twu.edu

Christina Bejarano, PhD
Director of Graduate Study in History & Political Science
940-898-2785
cbejarano@twu.edu

Application Deadlines

Fall - March 1
Spring - November 1
No summer admissions

Admission Requirements

To apply to the Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's program in Political Science, students must:

Be currently enrolled as a TWU Political Science major.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Have successfully completed a minimum of 72 but no more than 90 hours of coursework toward the bachelor's.
Have a minimum of 12 hours remaining in political science courses toward the major.

How to Apply to the Accelerated Program

Students interested in applying to the accelerated program in Political Science are encouraged to contact the Program Coordinator prior to applying.

To apply, students must:

Complete the Accelerated Program in Political Science application form.
Applicants must submit the following materials as PDF in a single email to the Program Coordinator. Include the student’s name and TWU I.D. number with "Political Science Accelerated Program" in the subject line.
1. A statement of purpose.
2. An academic writing sample of 10-15 pages (double-spaced). Writing samples should demonstrate the ability to make well-researched arguments with effective proofs; to use clear, articulate prose; and to employ a standard style such as MLA or APA to document sources.
One recommendation letter from a current TWU History or Political Science faculty member should be sent directly to the Program Coordinator in support of the student's application. Recommenders should include the applicant's name and "Political Science Accelerated Program" in the subject line.
Once admitted to the Accelerated Program students must apply to the graduate MA in Political Science program. Students cannot enroll in graduate-level coursework until accepted by the Graduate School.

Accelerated Undergraduate-Graduate Program Policy Guidelines

Students may apply to an approved accelerated degree program once they have completed at least 60 undergraduate semester credit hours. Upon admission to an accelerated program, students may enroll in graduate courses for credit once they have attained at least 72 undergraduate semester credit hours. Approved courses will apply to both an undergraduate and a graduate degree.

Conditions

Up to 12 SCH of designated graduate courses may apply to both the Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree program comprised of 45 or fewer SCH; and up to 15 graduate SCH may apply toward both an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree program comprised of more than 45 SCH (Master’s, Specialist or Doctoral degree.)
Undergraduate students may enroll in no more than 6 SCH of graduate coursework in each semester or term.
No undergraduate-level course may count toward a graduate degree.
Minimal criteria for admission will include a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0. Academic components may set higher requirements for their program.
Once admitted to an accelerated program, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the remainder of their baccalaureate degree, or their admission to the accelerated graduate program may be revoked. Academic components may set additional requirements for their programs.
Prior to applying to an accelerated degree program, students must have completed a minimum of 15 semester credit hours at Texas Woman's University.

Graduate Application Process

All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog.

This academic program may have additional graduate admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the graduate program's website.

Contact

Christina Bejarano, PhD
940-898-2785
cbejarano@twu.edu

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