BA in Chinese and MA in Asian Languages and Civilizations

The bachelor's–accelerated master's (BAM) degree program options offer currently enrolled CU Boulder undergraduate students the opportunity to receive a bachelor's and master's degree in a shorter period of time. Students receive the bachelor's degree first but begin taking graduate coursework as undergraduates (typically in their senior year). Because some courses are allowed to double count for both the bachelor's and the master's degrees, students receive a master's degree in less time and at a lower cost than if they were to enroll in a standalone master's degree program after completion of their baccalaureate degree. In addition, staying at CU Boulder to pursue a bachelor's–accelerated master's program enables students to continue working with their established faculty mentors.

Students interested in applying for this option must consult with the department's undergraduate academic advisor early in their career at CU to establish their program of study. In order to gain admission to the BAM program named above, a student must meet the following criteria:Be a current CU Boulder undergraduate student.Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher for all courses taken at CU Boulder.If a transfer student, have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at CU Boulder.Students must submit the following materials by Sept. 1 of their junior year (or, in exceptional circumstances, during the student's senior year) to the director of graduate studies in Chinese:Intent applicationStatement of purposeWriting sampleThree letters of recommendation (at least one from a full-time member of the Chinese faculty)Applications will be reviewed by the Chinese graduate faculty.