4+1 BA-MA Programs
This 4+1 degree program allows Romance Languages students to complete both an undergraduate degree (BA) and a graduate degree (MA) within five years. In this program, motivated, advanced-standing students begin taking graduate courses in their senior year, substitute these courses for Harpur College electives, and fulfill the requirements for a master of arts in their fifth year of studies. This program offers students a focused undergraduate/graduate curriculum and a well-defined linguistic and cultural education in a shortened period of time.
Additionally, applicants to this program are not required to take the GRE exam for graduate admission, avoiding interruptions in their training.
Students in the 4+1 program can pursue an advanced certificate in translation or in community college teaching without adding extra courses or time to their degree completion. Consult the graduate director for further information on this option.
Students should apply to the five-year program during their junior year, after consultation with the department’s graduate director. The application process consists of two steps: first, students apply at the department level, using an application form (it can be found under resources on the department’s website), then, during the fourth/senior year, students apply to the Graduate School, through BU BRAIN. Upon acceptance to the program, students will progress toward completion according to the following requirements: successful conclusion of the BA in year four (including both the General Education and Harpur College requirements for graduation); a B or better grade in graduate coursework; fulfillment of core graduate course requirements; and satisfactory performance in final comprehensive examinations.
4+1 French BA - TRIP MA Program
Students have the opportunity to complete a BA in French and an MA in Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP) 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: 8. Graduate credits: 32.
4+1 Italian BA - TRIP MA Program
Students have the opportunity to complete a BA in Italian and an MA in Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP) 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: 8. Graduate credits: 32.
4+1 Spanish BA - TRIP MA Program
Students have the opportunity to complete a BA in Spanish and an MA in Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP) 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: 8. Graduate credits: 32.
4+1 BA-MPA Program
Students have the opportunity to complete the 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 the BA and a MS in Sustainable Communities (MS) 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 the BA and a MA in Sustainable Communities (MS) 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-MS HESA Program
Students have the opportunity to complete the 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: 38.
4+1 BA-MPH Program
Students have the opportunity to complete the 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 both the Bachelor’s Degree in Romance Languages and a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (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 both their Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of Biomedical Anthropology (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: 18. Graduate credits: 43
4+1 BA-MS HR Program
Students have the opportunity to complete both their Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of 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 both their Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of 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
BA in French/Italian-MBA
This program is ideal for students interested in a career in business administration with a multicultural and multilingual component. 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.
BA French/Italian/Spanish-MPA in Public Administration
This program allows students to enhance their future career in public administration by developing cultural competence and communicative skills in a second language. Students have the opportunity to complete both a BA in French, Italian or Spanish 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.
BA French/Italian/Spanish-MA in Human Rights
This program was designed for students interested in broadening their impact in the field of human rights advocacy by developing a sound understanding of other regions and cultures, and developing communicative skills in another language. Students have the opportunity to complete both a BA in French, Italian or Spanish and a Master of Human Rights (MHR) in five years. Students should see their school advising office for questions regarding the curriculum for the undergraduate degree and the Department of Human Development for questions regarding the MHR program.
Accelerated French/Spanish BA-MAT in French/Spanish Adolescence Education Program (Grades 7-12)
This program was designed for students preparing for a career in secondary education in the area of French or Spanish.
Undergraduate credits: 126. Double-count credits: 19. Graduate credits: 42.
This accelerated degree program provides an opportunity for a limited number of outstanding liberal arts students to graduate in five years with a BA and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. To be eligible for the accelerated degree program, a student must have entered Binghamton University at the beginning of their first year and completed the ensuing five semesters at Binghamton University with a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or better in his/her major discipline and overall. (Transfer students are not eligible for the accelerated degree program, but may apply to the MAT program.)
The following is a sample course sequence for the accelerated degree program. Students who are interested in this degree program are advised to meet with the MAT Romance languages advisor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership and the Romance languages advisor in Harpur College at the beginning of their sophomore year to ensure that all requirements are met in a timely manner and to learn about applying for the MAT component of the program. Additional information is available on the Graduate School’s Accelerated/4+1 Degree Programs website.