What is the 4 + 1 program?
The 4+1 accelerated Master’s program in Political Science is an expedited program of study that allows students to complete a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Political Science in as few as 5 years.
Who is the 4 + 1 program for?
Students in the 4 + 1 program must be:
- undergraduate majors in either Political Science or International Studies
- hard-working and high-achieving students
- undergraduates who have demonstrated an ability to do graduate-quality work
What is the process?
- Declare intent to pursue the 4 + 1 program anytime after achieving junior standing.
- Meet with the undergraduate major advisor and program directors.
- Complete the Intent to Complete Bachelor's to Master's Form
- Complete graduate-level courses during the remaining semesters of undergraduate study. (Note: These classes count BOTH towards satisfying the requirements of the BA major and the Master’s degree in Political Science.)
- 4 + 1 students must apply to the CU Denver Graduate School during their senior year of undergraduate studies.
Please note: Declaring intent to pursue this program does not guarantee admission to the CU Denver Graduate School.
Contact Us!
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Undergraduate Program Director/Advisor: Bassem.Hassan@ucdenver.edu
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Graduate Program Director/Advisor: Betcy.Jose@ucdenver.edu
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Business Operations Coordinator: Angela.Weaver@ucdenver.edu