4+1 BA-MA Program

Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA) with a Master of Arts in Geography (MA) in just five years. The requirements for the BA portion of this 4+1 degree program are the same as the BA requirements listed in the undergraduate section.

The program is designed for exceptional Binghamton University students with a GPA of 3.0 and above who wish to complete both the BA and MA degrees in five years. Students in the program receive both degrees at the end of the program. The requirements for completion of the 4+1 BA/MA degree program are identical to those for completion of two separate degrees. However, because 16 credits of coursework taken for the master’s degree (500-level courses) are taken while studying for the undergraduate degree, students are able to complete the course requirements for the BA in four years, and the course requirements for the combined BA/MA degree in five years. By completing the BA requirements during the first four years, students are assured of the bachelor’s degree if, for any reason, they do not complete the fifth year.

Students are encouraged to declare their interest in the program as early as possible. A limited number of students are accepted into the program at the end of the junior year. Students should begin the application process early in the third year by applying to the 4+1 degree program at the departmental level. The student will complete a departmental application, including submitting a statement of purpose, providing transcripts, and obtaining strong recommendations from two geography faculty members.

Undergraduate credits: 126. Maximum Double counted credits: 16. Graduate credits: 40.

4+1 BA-MBA Program

Students have the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the School of Management Graduate Advising Office for questions regarding the MBA program.

4+1 BA-MPA Program

Students have the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the graduate program director for questions regarding the MPA program.

Undergraduate credits: 126. Maximum Double counted credits: 18. Graduate credits: 42.

4+1 BA-MS SUST Program

Students have the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA) and a Master of Science in Sustainable Communities (MS SUST) in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the graduate program director for questions regarding the MS program.

Undergraduate credits: 126. Maximum Double counted credits: 18. Graduate credits: 38.

4+1 BA-MA SUST Program

Students have the opportunity to complete ta Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA) and a Master of Arts in Sustainable Communities (MA SUST) in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the graduate program director for questions regarding the MA program.

Undergraduate credits: 126. Maximum Double counted credits: 18. Graduate credits: 38.

4+1 BA-MS HESA Program

Students have the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA) and a Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs (MS HESA) in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the graduate program director for questions regarding the MS HESA program.

Undergraduate credits: 126. Maximum Double counted credits: 18. Graduate credits: 45.

4+1 BA-MPH Program

Students have the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the graduate program director for questions regarding the MPH program.

Undergraduate credits: 126. Maximum Double counted credits: 18. Graduate credits: 48.

4+1 BA-MA TESOL Program

Students have the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA) and a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) MA in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the graduate program director for questions regarding the MA program.

Undergraduate credits: 126. Maximum Double counted credits: 12. Graduate credits: 33.

4+1 BA-MS BioMed Program

Students have the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA) and a Master of Science in Biomedical Anthropology (MS BioMed) in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the graduate program director for questions regarding the MS program.

Undergraduate credits: 126. Maximum Double counted credits: 12. Graduate credits: 43

4+1 BA-MS HR Program

Students have the opportunity to complete both a Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA) and a Master of Science in Human Rights (MS HR) in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the College of Community and Public Affairs Graduate Advising Office for questions regarding the MS HR program.

Undergraduate credits: 126. Maximum Double counted credits: 18. Graduate credits: 36

4+1 BA-MS GMAP Program

Students have the opportunity to complete botha Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BA) and a Master of Science in Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (MS GMAP) in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the College of Community and Public Affairs Graduate Advising Office for questions regarding the MS GMAP program.

Undergraduate credits: 126. Maximum Double counted credits: 18. Graduate credits: 45