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Bachelor of Arts with Master of Arts Accelerated Degree Program

The accelerated degree program in Museum Studies is the first in the nation. Baylor students complete the two degrees in five years; this can be done entirely in Museum Studies or in conjunction with an undergraduate major in American Studies, Anthropology, Art and Art History, History, or Journalism.

Museum Studies

Students majoring in Museum Studies may apply for the accelerated program in their junior year. These students must complete all the requirements for the BA in Museum Studies, for a total of 124 credit hours, as well as additional coursework at the graduate level.

American Studies and Museum Studies

To earn a BA in American Studies and  MA in Museum Studies through the accelerated program, a student must complete all requirements for the BA degree with a major in American Studies, for a total of 124 credit hours, as well as additional coursework at the graduate level.  (See the Graduate Catalog for details of graduate requirements, including eligibility and admissions).

Anthropology and Museum Studies

To earn a BA in Anthropology and MA in Museum Studies through the accelerated program, a student must complete all requirements for the BA degree with a major in Anthropology, for a total of 124 credit hours, as well as additional coursework at the graduate level. (See the Graduate Catalog for details of graduate requirements, including eligibility and admissions.)

Art and Art History and Museum Studies

To earn a BA in Art and Art History and MA in Museum Studies through the accelerated program, a student must complete all requirements for the BA degree with a major in Art History or Studio Art, for a total of 124 credit hours, as well as additional coursework at the graduate level. (See the Graduate Catalog for details of graduate requirements, including eligibility and admissions.)

History and Museum Studies

To earn a  BA in History and MA in Museum Studies through the accelerated program, a student must complete all requirements for the BA degree with a major in History, for a total of 124 credit hours, as well as additional coursework at the graduate level. (See the Graduate Catalog for details of graduate requirements, including eligibility and admissions.)

Journalism and Museum Studies

To earn a BA in Journalism and MA in Museum Studies through the accelerated program, a student must complete all requirements for the BA degree with a major in Journalism, for a total of 124 credit hours, as well as additional coursework at the graduate level. (See the Graduate Catalog for details of graduate requirements, including eligibility and admissions.)

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