4+1 Pathway
The 4+1 B.A./M.A. pathway program makes it possible to work toward a master’s degree in Latin American & Caribbean Studies while you are still enrolled as an undergraduate at Indiana University and then complete your remaining master’s requirements with one to three additional semesters of coursework after earning the B.A. It is designed for students like you, who are eager to develop intellectual and professional expertise in Latin America and the Caribbean to complement or enhance your undergraduate major.
Benefits
- Expedited admission into the graduate degree program
- Potential savings on graduate tuition costs
- Earn both degrees in just five years
Eligibility
- Sophomore standing (30-59 credits completed)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- At least 12 credits of coursework in your major
- No Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required
To get started, contact our undergraduate advisor (lacsadv@iu.edu) or program director (scoronel@iu.edu) and we can discuss the pathway program and if it is right for you.
Find out more about the requirements for the Master’s Degree.
Application Instructions
If you decide that you are interested, the next step is to:
- submit a statement of interest (1-2 pages long)
- provide the names of two recommenders for us to contact
Once you are approved for the pathway program, we will begin working closely with your undergraduate advisor to develop a course plan and a plan for how/when to make the transition from undergraduate to graduate student status.
Deadline: All year