Accelerated B.A./M.A. Degree in Political Science (A.M.A. Program)

Available to freshmen, transfer students, and continuing C.W. Post students

The accelerated program permits the obtaining of these degrees in less time than is normally required. For example, it is possible for an entering freshman studying on a full-time basis to earn both degrees within five years; a junior may earn the degree in three years. Acceptance in the Accelerated B.A./M.A. Program requires:

1. Completion of 60-64 credits with a grade point average no lower than B (3.0).

2. Acceptance of the student by the appropriate authorities at C.W. Post. (If a student does not possess the necessary 3.0 average, the appropriate authorities may employ other criteria to insure qualification, e.g., S.A.T. scores, letters of recommendation, samples of prior work, etc.)

Students pursuing the accelerated program are eligible for all financial assistance made available to other majors.

In addition to the usual requirements of undergraduate majors, A.M.A. students will take 12 gradate credits during their senior year. Upon the successful completion of the normal 128 credits required for graduation, the student will not receive the B.A. degree but will be given 12 credits of advanced standing in the Master of Arts program (depending on the M.A. option.) After completing these 18 or 24 credits and meeting all graduate requirements, the student will be awarded both the B.A. and M.A. degree; he or she will be entitled to the B.A. in Political Science upon the completion of the appropriate 128 credits.