Accelerated Program in Transborder Studies

Accelerate your education

The Accelerated Master’s Program in Transborder Studies offers highly committed undergraduate students the option to combine undergraduate degree requirements with graduate coursework, resulting in faster degree completion. The following undergraduate programs are part of the accelerated program with the Master of Advanced Study (MAS) in Transborder Studies:

BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies
BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (Media and Expressive Culture)
BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (Transborder Community Development and Health)
BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (U.S. and Mexican Regional Immigration Policy and Economy)

Learn more about the MAS in Transborder Studies

Eligibility Requirements:

Student has completed at minimum, 75 credit hours towards their bachelor’s degree in a program listed above at the time of application
Student has completed at minimum, 6 credit hours in TCL coursework
Minimum 3.00 overall cumulative GPA
Minimum 3.25 GPA in TCL coursework/major

Application Process

The application deadline is the end of session A (either fall or spring semester) to begin as an accelerated student the following semester. The student must have at least one semester left as an undergraduate student at the time of application.

Steps to Apply:

Student meets with the undergraduate advisor to ensure eligibility
Student completes the Accelerated Program Agreement form by the end of session A (fall or spring semester)
If approved, student will be notified by email
Student will enroll in graduate courses and plan the shared classes for the undergraduate and graduate program in consultation with the undergraduate and graduate advisor
Student will formally apply to the MAS program in Transborder Studies once the application cycle is available for the master’s program. Items to submit:
- Graduate admissions application and application fee
- Unofficial or official ASU transcript
- Personal statement (1-2 pages)
- Include research interests, possible faculty advisor within STS
- Writing sample (research/creative paper from a class)
- Resume/CV
- Three letters of recommendation (one must be from a faculty member in the School of Transborder Studies)

Sharing Credits

Students accepted into the Accelerated Master's program may share up to 12 credit hours between the undergraduate and graduate degree. Up to 6 credits of 400-level coursework of the 12 credits can be applied to the graduate program. All other coursework must be 500-level or above.

Additional resources

Accelerated Master’s Program website
Learn more about accelerated master’s programs, funding opportunities and student FAQs.

Advising appointments:

For individualized support as you explore the accelerated BA/MAS program, you may schedule an advising appointment with the graduate support coordinator.

Accelerated Program in Transborder Studies

Accelerate your education

BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies

BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (Media and Expressive Culture)

BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (Transborder Community Development and Health)

BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (U.S. and Mexican Regional Immigration Policy and Economy)

Learn more about the MAS in Transborder Studies

Student has completed at minimum, 75 credit hours towards their bachelor’s degree in a program listed above at the time of application

Student has completed at minimum, 6 credit hours in TCL coursework

Minimum 3.00 overall cumulative GPA

Minimum 3.25 GPA in TCL coursework/major

Application Process

The application deadline is the end of session A (either fall or spring semester) to begin as an accelerated student the following semester. The student must have at least one semester left as an undergraduate student at the time of application.

Steps to Apply:

Student meets with the undergraduate advisor to ensure eligibility

Student completes the Accelerated Program Agreement form by the end of session A (fall or spring semester)

If approved, student will be notified by email

Student will enroll in graduate courses and plan the shared classes for the undergraduate and graduate program in consultation with the undergraduate and graduate advisor

Student will formally apply to the MAS program in Transborder Studies once the application cycle is available for the master’s program. Items to submit:

Graduate admissions application and application fee

Unofficial or official ASU transcript

Personal statement (1-2 pages)

Include research interests, possible faculty advisor within STS

Writing sample (research/creative paper from a class)

Resume/CV

Three letters of recommendation (one must be from a faculty member in the School of Transborder Studies)

Sharing Credits

Students accepted into the Accelerated Master's program may share up to 12 credit hours between the undergraduate and graduate degree. Up to 6 credits of 400-level coursework of the 12 credits can be applied to the graduate program. All other coursework must be 500-level or above.

Additional resources

Accelerated Master’s Program website
Learn more about accelerated master’s programs, funding opportunities and student FAQs.

Advising appointments:

For individualized support as you explore the accelerated BA/MAS program, you may schedule an advising appointment with the graduate support coordinator.

Schedule an in-person appointment

Schedule a virtual appointment (Zoom or Phone)

Accelerated Program in Transborder Studies

Accelerate your education

BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies

BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (Media and Expressive Culture)

BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (Transborder Community Development and Health)

BA, Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (U.S. and Mexican Regional Immigration Policy and Economy)

Learn more about the MAS in Transborder Studies

Student has completed at minimum, 75 credit hours towards their bachelor’s degree in a program listed above at the time of application

Student has completed at minimum, 6 credit hours in TCL coursework

Minimum 3.00 overall cumulative GPA

Minimum 3.25 GPA in TCL coursework/major

Application Process

The application deadline is the end of session A (either fall or spring semester) to begin as an accelerated student the following semester. The student must have at least one semester left as an undergraduate student at the time of application.

Steps to Apply:

Student meets with the undergraduate advisor to ensure eligibility

Student completes the Accelerated Program Agreement form by the end of session A (fall or spring semester)

If approved, student will be notified by email

Student will enroll in graduate courses and plan the shared classes for the undergraduate and graduate program in consultation with the undergraduate and graduate advisor

Student will formally apply to the MAS program in Transborder Studies once the application cycle is available for the master’s program. Items to submit:

Graduate admissions application and application fee

Unofficial or official ASU transcript

Personal statement (1-2 pages)

Include research interests, possible faculty advisor within STS

Writing sample (research/creative paper from a class)

Resume/CV

Three letters of recommendation (one must be from a faculty member in the School of Transborder Studies)

Sharing Credits

Students accepted into the Accelerated Master's program may share up to 12 credit hours between the undergraduate and graduate degree. Up to 6 credits of 400-level coursework of the 12 credits can be applied to the graduate program. All other coursework must be 500-level or above.

Additional resources

Accelerated Master’s Program websiteLearn more about accelerated master’s programs, funding opportunities and student FAQs.

Advising appointments:

For individualized support as you explore the accelerated BA/MAS program, you may schedule an advising appointment with the graduate support coordinator.

Schedule an in-person appointment

Schedule a virtual appointment (Zoom or Phone)

Accelerated Master’s Program website
Learn more about accelerated master’s programs, funding opportunities and student FAQs.