Five-Year BA/MS Program

The accelerated five-year Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Science in Applied Digital Sociology Program.

OVERVIEW AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The accelerated degree sequence permits Hunter College sociology majors in excellent academic standing to obtain both the BA and the MS degree in five years rather than the customary six years (4 years for the BA and 2 years for the MS) with significant savings in tuition. The last year of undergraduate studies is identical to the first year in the graduate program, with credits earned in this year applied towards both degrees. In the normal six-year sequence, the students have to complete 120 credits for the BA plus 30 credits for the master's degree, for a total of 150 credits. In contrast, the BA/MS sequence requires only a total of 130 credits.

Undergraduate students admitted to the program generally start their graduate course work towards the end of their junior year and must engage in full time studies. Specific graduate courses may be taken at an earlier point with the approval of the program advisors. No student however may commence full-time graduate studies without having met the requirements listed below. Students interested in the accelerated B.A./M.S. program should contact the undergraduate advisors as early as possible.

ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATION

To be admitted to the program, students must have completed the core, pluralism and diversity; and sociology major requirements for graduation. Strong candidates will have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above.

Note that the total number of credits accumulated before entering the BA/MS program may not exceed one hundred (100) credits. Students should have completed all of their core sociology courses before applying to this program, besides their capstone (intro, methods, theory, and stats).

The accelerated program requires the completion of one hundred and thirty (130) credits of which thirty (30) credits count toward both degrees and thirty (30) count toward the M.S. degree only. Upon completion of one hundred and thirty (130) credits, students obtain the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Science in Applied Digital Sociology degrees.

To apply, send the required materials outlined below by email to the Program Director, Nicholas Occhiuto (no1160@hunter.cuny.edu).

  • CV or resume
  • Personal statement
  • Writing sample (e.g., a college research paper or an article)
  • Two letters of recommendation, with one coming from the sociology department

The program no longer requires students to have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) before admission.

Degree & Major Requirements

The accelerated program requires the completion of 130 credits of which 30 credits count toward both degrees and 30 count toward the MS degree only. Upon completion of 130 credits, students obtain the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Science in Applied Digital Sociology degrees.

For details on undergraduate degree requirements, visit our Undergraduate page.

For details on graduate degree requirements, visit our Graduate page