The Dual Degree BA/MA Program allows exceptional, undergraduate INTS majors at the University of Denver, the opportunity to earn a Master of Arts degree in only one year beyond the traditional four-year BA. Prospective students must be in touch with BA Program advisors well in advance of applying in order to plan accordingly and must meet normal standards of graduate admission at the time of application. Please see section below, "Admission to the Josef Korbel School as a Dual Degree Student," for important dates and processes.

How the BA and MA Program Merge

The dual degree program allows qualified students, who have been accepted in to the program, to begin taking graduate-level courses during their senior year as an undergraduate. Remaining graduate-level requirements are completed in the fifth and final year of the program.

As part of their undergraduate studies, dual degree students are required to take five, upper-division, 3000 level courses (courses which may come from the concentration area requirement, approved study abroad courses, and INTS electives*). After completing these five courses, dual degree students are required to take two additional graduate courses at the 4000 level, both of which must be considered "core" courses for the MA degree the student is pursuing. Ultimately, dual degree students will double-count these 35 credit hours toward both their BA and MA degree. In the fifth and final year of the program, students must complete an additional 55 hours of graduate-level course work, in order to satisfy the remaining requirements of the MA component.

*Note: INTS 3990 - Honors Thesis, INTS 3991 - Independent Study, and INTS 3980 - Internships in International Studies may not be included among the courses that double-count toward both degrees, though they may be taken as optional courses for the undergraduate major.

Admission to the Josef Korbel School as a Dual Degree Student

Applicants must be current and declared INTS majors at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Admission standards for the dual degree BA/MA program are similar to those used for candidates applying to the traditional MA Program at the Josef Korbel School. The minimum recommended GPA is 3.75.

Given the need for significant advance planning prior to the formal application, students interested in pursuing the dual degree BA/MA Program are required to submit an informal application and a letter of intent to the Associate Director of the BA Program. Applications may be obtained in the BA Program Office (Ben M. Cherrington Hall, Suite 101), and are due no later than February 5 of student's sophomore year.

Formal application to the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, including application form, statement of purpose, official transcript, and three letters of recommendation (one of which must be from an INTS faculty member), is required. The Graduate Records Exam (GRE) is also required. An interview with the Admissions Committee may also be requested. For more details on the application process, please review the section entitled "How to Apply" at: http://www.du.edu/korbel/admissions/apply.html.

DEADLINE FOR FORMAL APPLICATION: May 15 of student's junior year. Dual degree applicants are subject to the $65.00 application fee.

Dual Degree Requirements:

These requirements are similar to those of the stand-alone BA major in INTS, with a few significant additions:

1. Required International Studies Core. Three courses: INTS 1500 - Contemporary Issues in the Global Economy; INTS 1700 - Introduction to International Politics; and INTS 2975 - 21st Century Global Governance.

2. Foreign Language Requirement. Students must successfully complete the equivalent of two years in one foreign language, in addition to completing at least one, 3000 level foreign language course at DU. This requirement may be waived if students have prior foreign language training and can demonstrate the required level of fluency through successful completion of a proficiency exam. See section entitled "Language Requirement," below, for more details.

3. Study Abroad Requirement. Students are limited to applying a maximum of 10 quarter credit hours from study abroad courses-within the 15 maximum credit hours allowed for the major-to the dual degree program (i.e. only two of the five, 3000 level courses that double count toward both degrees may be from study abroad). Students are responsible for ensuring that courses are eligible and approved for upper-division credit (3000 level), prior to studying abroad. It is imperative that students interested in the dual degree BA/MA program meet with the Associate Director of the BA Program, to carefully plan and select appropriate courses from the study abroad program before departure.

4. Concentration Requirement. Students must choose at least one area of concentration and must successfully complete a minimum of three courses within that area.

5. Electives. In addition to core courses, study abroad, and concentration courses, students complete major requirements by choosing a variety of INTS electives. When choosing these courses, dual degree students must remember that a total of five 3000 level and two 4000 level courses are required in order to double-count toward both degrees.

6. Internship requirement. A n internship is required for all dual degree students regardless of the degree they are pursuing. As an undergraduate, an internship may be pursued for 0-5 credits and all dual degree students must complete the BA Program Internship Portfolio. Once students have matriculated into the dual degree program, an internship can no longer be pursued for credit and students must fulfill graduate level internship requirements. All dual degree students must have their internship approved by the BA Program Office and the Office of Career and Professional Development. Internships taken for credit may not be included in the 35 double-counted credits.

7. Graduate-Level Courses. The two graduate (4000 level) courses that double-count toward both the BA and the MA must be considered "core" courses for the MA degree the student is pursuing. In the fifth and final year of the program, students must complete an additional 55 hours of graduate-level course work, in order to satisfy the remaining requirements of the MA component. T hese 55 credits, plus the 35 double-counted credits, total the requisite 90 credit hours necessary to earn an MA at the University of Denver.

Dual Degree BA/MA Policies and Procedures for accepted students

1. Orientation. The fall MA orientation, including the Office of Career and Professional Development orientation, is a mandatory requirement for all incoming students including dual degree students. You will be expected to participate in the orientation program that precedes your senior year, when you matriculate into the dual degree program. *NB: Experience shows that those students who fail to attend orientation often lack critical information that will affect their overall academic and career experience.*

2. Joint Advising Session. You are required to schedule a joint advising session with Deana Ahmad, Associate Director of the BA Program, Susan Rivera, Director of Student Affairs and Samantha Watkins, Associate Director of Student Affairs. At this meeting, we will make sure you are aware of the program structure, timeline, and course requirements for both the BA and MA degree. If possible, please schedule this meeting for late spring or early summer of your junior year.

3. Degree Options. As a dual degree student, you are somewhat limited in the degree options you have, since you only complete a total of 65 graduate level credits. Your options are:

• MA in International Studies
• MA in International Administration
• MA in International Development
• MA in Global Finance, Trade and Economic Integration (GFTEI)
• MA in Human Rights

If you are interested in the MA in Security please discuss this with your academic advisors as additional course work may be required.

4. Graduate Courses. Students may not take graduate courses that count for their graduate degree until they are admitted into the dual degree program (i.e. Fall Quarter of their senior year). If students are given permission to enroll in graduate courses prior to admittance to the dual degree program, those courses will count toward their undergraduate degree only.

5. Core Courses. The two required, 4000 level courses that double-count toward both the BA and the MA must be considered "core" courses for the MA degree you are pursuing (see the MA Student Handbook for details).

6. Internships. A n internship is required for all dual degree students regardless of the degree they are pursuing. This requirement may be met in one of the following ways:

a) An Undergraduate Internship

• i. Internship Credit
• •  An undergraduate internship may be taken for 0-5 undergraduate credit hours.
• ii. Application and Approval Process
• •  This internship must be approved and concluded before BA requirements are complete or within the first four years of study, whichever comes first. Students who pursue this option, whether the internship is credit bearing or not, are required to collaborate with the BA Internship Coordinator and complete all Internship Portfolio requirements.
• •  Dual degree students pursuing an internship at the undergraduate level must schedule an appointment with the BA Internship Coordinator and Amy Livingston, Associate Director, Career and Professional Development before the internship commences, in order to determine if it meets graduate internship standards.
• •  Students who complete an internship at the undergraduate level, but fail to meet with Amy Livingston for approval, will be required to complete a graduate level internship for no credit during the MA portion of the dual degree program.

Double-Counting: Internships may not be included in the 35 credit hours that double-count toward the BA and the MA.

b) A Graduate Internship

• i. Internship Credit
• •  A graduate level internship may NOT be taken for credit.
• ii. Application and Approval Process
• •  A graduate level internship may only be pursued after matriculating into the dual degree BA/MA program.
• •  After securing an internship, you must submit the Internship Agreement Form (located on the document library of Korbelcareers) to Amy Livingston, Associate Director, Career and Professional Development for approval.
• •  Upon completion of the internship, you must submit the following documents to Amy Livingston:

•  A supervisor's evaluation;

•  A 3-5 page final report OR a PowerPoint presentation or short video on CD describing the work experience.

More information regarding these documents is available on the document library of www.Korbelcareers.com.

7. Independent Studies. The total number of credit hours of independent study that may be taken as part of the dual degree program is limited to 5. Exceptions require approval of your degree director and academic advisor.

•  Double-Counting. Independent studies may not be included in the 35 credit hours that double-count toward the BA and the MA.

8. Substitutions. No undergraduate courses taken at DU or abroad may be used as a substitute for any graduate level course.

9. Dual Degree Home Base. Your main point of contact for questions regarding the dual degree is the BA Program Office located in Ben M. Cherrington Hall, Suite 101 . While several departments are involved in the administration of the program (Student Affairs, Career Services and Admissions), the BA Program Office will be your source for general information, most registration questions, and general advising. The BA Program Office will refer you to other departments when appropriate. For MA degree advising you will contact either your degree director or your graduate academic advisor ( Susan Rivera ).

10. Petitions. Any petitions or exceptions to stated policy must be submitted in writing to either or both the BA or MA academic advisor as applicable. Petitions will be reviewed by the Dual Degree Faculty and Staff Committee. This committee consists of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Affairs, the Director of the BA Program, and the Associate Director of the BA Program.

11. Undergraduate Status. As a dual degree student, you will maintain your undergraduate status for the purposes of tuition and financial aid. Each quarter adjustments will be made to your registration so that you may enroll directly in graduate courses (without the necessity of getting instructor and/or advisor permission).

12. Financial Aid. Since you will maintain your undergraduate status, you will continue to pay undergraduate tuition. In most cases, in order to maintain both your status and your aid you will be required to take a minimum of 12 credit hours each quarter. For details on how an additional year of school will impact your financial aid, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid, finaid@du.edu.

13. Graduation. Since you will be receiving two degrees, there are two processes for graduation. 1) To apply to graduate for your BA degree, you must fill out an "Application for Graduation" form available on the Registrar's website. This from must be completed 3 quarters prior to your expected graduation date. 2) To apply to graduate with your MA degree, you must fill out the application provided by the Josef Korbel School of International Studies' Office of Student Affairs (available at: www.du.edu/gsis/pdf/GradAppform.pdf). This must be submitted 1 quarter prior to expected graduation date. Please plan accordingly so that both degrees may be conferred simultaneously.

• i. Commencement Exercises: Please note that dual degree BA/MA students participate in one commencement ceremony only, at the end of their fifth and final year, at which time both the BA and MA are conferred.

14. Language Requirement. Students may meet the graduate language proficiency requirement in any of the following ways:

• •  Completion of a high school diploma from a program conducted in a language other than English.
• •  Documentation of a foreign language major field of study for the Bachelor's degree.
• •  Completion of at least one 3000 or 4000 level foreign language class at the University of Denver, with a grade of B or better.
• •  Passage of the DU graduate proficiency exam in a foreign language with a score of 21 or better.
• •  Passage of a graduate degree proficiency exam in a foreign language at another university before matriculating into the Josef Korbel School of International Studies.

MA Programs for Dual Degree Students

The Josef Korbel School offers several programs leading to a Masters degree. Each degree is designed to meet the specific needs and interests of students seeking to acquire the substantive knowledge, skills, and training necessary to pursue the multitude of career paths available in the field of international affairs. MA degrees at the Josef Korbel School are interdisciplinary programs that combine social science education-principally in political science and economics-with business skills, so that students may examine relevant issues of global import and critically analyze the challenges and opportunities of our era. Upon commencement, new graduates find positions in government, international organizations, non-governmental groups, and non-profit agencies.

The Master of Arts in International Studies is an MA degree centered on a standard curriculum that combines broad theoretical training with functional concentration specializations, particularly in the areas of politics and economics.

The Master of Arts in International Administration is an MA degree designed to prepare students for management positions in government service, non-profit organizations, and international institutions.

The Master of Arts in International Development is an MA degree that trains students to analyze political, economic and social problems that face developing countries, including issues such as technical assistance, economic growth, and improved standards of living.

The Master of Arts in Global Finance, Trade, and Economic Integration is an MA degree that examines the way trade relations and monetary policies of countries define the international system, the global environment, and influence national development.

The Master of Arts in Human Rights is a program emphasizing multidisciplinary analysis and the integration of theory, policy analysis, and practice. It is designed for students seeking to work with NGOs, private voluntary organizations, or national/international public agencies dealing with human rights.

The Master of International Securities Studies offers a multi-dimensional approach to understanding the security environment in a new era of world politics. This degree may require some additional course work for dual degree students. Please discuss this option with your academic advisors.

For more information about the graduate programs at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, please view their descriptions online at: http://www.du.edu/korbel.