Accelerated MA in Middle East and Islamic Studies

Academically strong Mason undergraduates with a commitment to graduate studies, professional studies, or research can apply for an accelerated master’s program and earn a bachelor’s and a master’s in as little as five years. 

The accelerated pathway offers many benefits:

• Waiver of the graduate application fee.
• Reduced tuition for up to 18 graduate credits.
• Opportunity to study in small classes in a seminar format with graduate students and faculty.
• Leverage an extensive alumni network with career-focused events specifically for MA students. 

Upon program approval and earning 75 credits, students will be able to register for graduate courses. Complete both degrees in as few as 138 credits and pay undergraduate prices for up to 18 credits of graduate coursework. Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a reduced amount of time at a reduced cost.