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The Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts in International Studies is an accelerated program designed for exceptional students to earn both the BA and MA in International Studies in 5 years of study.

General Requirements

See checksheet for more rules, regulations and minimum requirements.

TOTAL HOURS

A minimum of 144 semester hours acceptable towards graduation must be completed.

DOUBLE MAJORS

BA/MA students must request approval for a second undergraduate major. Reviews are done to ensure that there is adequate time to complete the second major. To be considered for a second major, please email BA/MA academic advisor Katie Watkins at kwatkins@ou.edu.

MEET WITH US

We recommend that you meet with the BA/MA academic advisor before applying to make sure your individual course plan will work with the accelerated program. Please email advisor Katie Watkins for an appointment.

BA/MA Checksheet

Sample Course Plan

Year

1st Semester

2nd Semester

FIRST YEAR

  • ENGL 1113: Principles of English Composition
  • MATH
  • Beginning Foreign Language
  • Natural Science with Lab
15 credit hours
  • ENGL 1213: Principles of English Comp OR EXPO 1213: Expository Writing
  • P SC 1113: American Federal Gov’t
  • Beginning Foreign Language Continued
  • IAS 2003: Understanding the Global Community
  • First-Year Experience
17 credit hours

SOPHOMORE

  • ECON 1113: Principles of Economics-Macro
  • HIST 1483/1493: U.S. History
  • Intermediate Language
  • World Culture
  • Natural Science without Lab
15 credit hours
  • ECON 1123: Principles of Economics-Micro
  • Artistic Forms
  • Intermediate Language Continued
  • Western Culture
  • Politics & Society Major Elective, upper-division
  • Free Elective (1 hour)
16 credit hours

JUNIOR

  • Development & Economics Major Elective, upper-division
  • History & Culture Major Elective, upper-division
  • Free Elective, upper-division
  • Free Elective, upper-division
  • Free Elective, upper-division
15 credit hours

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Specialization Major Elective, upper-division
  • Free Elective, upper-division
  • Free Elective, upper-division
  • Free Elective, upper-division
  • Free Elective, upper-division (recommend take in summer)

15 credit hours

SENIOR

  • IAS 5503: Theory/Practice of International Politics
  • IAS 5703: Int’l Studies Colloquium
  • International Relations Major Elective, upper-division
  • Free Elective, upper-division
  • Free Elective, upper-division
15 credit hours
  • IAS 4013: Senior Capstone
  • IAS 5003: U.S. Foreign Relations
  • IAS 5713: Policy Analysis & Writing
  • Specialization Major Elective, upper-division
12 credit hours

FIFTH YEAR

  • Graduate Area Studies
  • Graduate Global Economics
  • Graduate Global Security
  • Graduate Elective
12 credit hours
  • Graduate Area Studies
  • Graduate Law & Institutions
  • IAS 5723: Global Policy Workshop OR IAS 5980: Master’s Thesis
  • Graduate Elective
12 credit hours

Application Procedure

Applications are due by the spring of the sophomore year or fall of the junior year.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Students must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA for admission
  • Students are expected to apply to the BA/MA accelerated program no later than the first semester of their junior year, although application by the second semester of the sophomore year is preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

  • October 15 for spring admission
  • February 15 for fall admission

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Application form (below)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages)
  • Official Transcript


PLEASE APPLY USING THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

If you need to submit letters of recommendation or transcripts separately, please email to Katie Watkins at kwatkins@ou.edu or mail to:

Department of International and Area Studies
BA/MA Applications
729 Elm Ave. Room 304
Norman, OK 73019

Application Form