Leading to a B.A. in International Relations, Diplomacy and Law, Political Science, Law and Public Policy, Peace and Conflict Resolution, or Global Studies and an M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy at the American Graduate School in Paris, France
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About the Accelerated Program
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Highly selective program for academically talented students
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Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years
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Tracks in International Relations, Diplomacy and Law, Political Science, LAw and Public Policy, Peace and Conflict Resolution and Global Studies
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Opportunities to study abroad as an undergraduate and graduate student
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Problem-based learning and research models
This accelerated program integrates undergraduate and graduate training and provides comprehensive global learning opportunities. This accelerated program meets the needs of students who want to pursue accelerated training in International Relations and Diplomacy, allowing for an intensive and rigorous five-year academic program that includes international experiences. This program allows talented students to pursue an accelerated option that is both more affordable and custom-designed to prepare them for a highly competitive job market.
About the M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy
The M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy at the American Graduate School in Paris is a two-year program qualifying you for a broad range of careers in international affairs, from local governance to foreign affairs, to international development, human rights advocacy, global communications, international business, and many other areas involving interaction with different countries and cultures.
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Admission Criteria
Students must meet the minimum criteria for the Honors Program in order to be conditionally admitted to the accelerated program as a first-year student. To be eligible for the 3+2 accelerated program, entering first-year students should score a combined 1870 or better on the SAT (old SAT), combined 1330 or better on the new SAT, or 28 on the ACT and be ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class. Students also may apply for entrance to the 3+2 program at the end of the first year.
For continuation on to the M.A. level in the fourth year, the following criteria must be met in year three:
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Completion of the appropriate required undergraduate courses in the major.
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The maintenance of a 3.5 GPA.
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Submission of the IRD application.
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Official acceptance by the AGS admissions committee.
Program Structure
The specific course sequence for each track is available on request. Overall, a student will complete at least 120 hours toward the B.A. degree in one of the undergraduate tracks, and at least 30 hours toward the M.A. degree in International Relations and Diplomacy.
This is achievable in five years as some of the IRD courses that students take in the fourth year will count toward the undergraduate degree. This allows accelerated students to begin their graduate studies in the fourth year while completing remaining undergraduate credit requirements. Students complete their undergraduate senior capstone project during their third year.
Accelerated IRD with International Relations, Diplomacy and Law, Political Science, Law and Public Policy, Peace and Conflict Resolution, or Global Studies
Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy and Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Diplomacy and Law, Political Science, Law and Public Policy, Peace and Conflict Resolution or Global Studies (3+2 program)
Students who want to pursue the accelerated B.A. in International Relations, Diplomacy and Law, Political Science, Law and Public Policy, Peace and Conflict Resolution or Global Studies and the M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy will complete all degree requirements in five years.
In years one to three, students complete all Undergraduate Curriculum requirements as well as most of the requirements for their undergraduate major, including the Senior Thesis, which is done in the third year. In year four, students complete all requirements for the undergraduate major and begin coursework for the IRD master’s program. This is made possible as a number of IRD courses are cross-listed as undergraduate courses and will be counted as undergraduate credits. In the spring semester of the fifth year, students complete their IRD requirements, including the master’s thesis.
Major Requirements for the International Relations, Diplomacy and Law, Political Science or Law and Public Policy Tracks
IRDL, PS and LPP majors must take PS 101 (American Politics), 150 (Comparative Politics), 241 (International Relations), 245 (Political Thought) or 330 (American Political Thought), PS 201 (Political Science Research Writing) and 490 and 491 (Political Science Senior Thesis Seminars). Additionally, they must take six electives, at least three of which must be at the 300 level.
Major Requirements for the Peace and Conflict Resolution Track
PCR majors must take PS 140 (Introduction to International Relations), IS 101 (Introduction to Global Studies), an additional approved 100 level course, PS 243 (Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution), PS 201 (Political Science Research Writing) and PS 490 and 491 (Political Science Senior Thesis Seminars). Additionally, they must take six electives, at least three of which must be at the 300 level.
Major Requirements for the Global Studies Track
The Global Studies major is highly flexible. It requires 12 courses in the major (typically 46-48 credits) plus the completion of the intermediate level (202-level) of a modern language other than English. In addition, Global Studies majors must study abroad, or engage in an approved immersive, global experience.
Students must take the following four required classes: Introduction to Global Studies (IS 101), Global Studies Research Writing (IS 201), and the Senior Seminar sequence. Students must take one class from each of the following disciplines to meet the Interdisciplinary Core requirement: Political Science; History; and Anthropology. Students must take at least three courses with an IS designation to meet the Global Studies Core requirement. At least one of the IS Core classes must have a writing designation. Students must take two elective classes. At least three courses in the IS Core, the Interdisciplinary Core or the Electives must be taken at the 300 level. Appropriate courses taken abroad count toward the major.
