Accelerated Masters
The Accelerated Masters Program is a competitive program for outstanding O'Neill undergraduate students. Students may apply to the Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) or the Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety (M.S.C.J.P.S.) early in their junior year.
Participation in this program allows students to fulfill some graduate program requirements during their senior year. Graduate courses count for both graduate and undergraduate degree requirements. Before starting the graduate program, students must have satisfied all general education and specific core requirements.
Admission
The program admits students from among the top tier of O'Neill undergraduate majors. To be considered, a student must:
- Complete a minimum of 102 credit hours for the accelerated M.P.A. or M.S.C.J.P.S. toward their undergraduate degree including specified general education, major, and elective requirements (see appropriate degree planning sheet below).
- Complete the Intent to Pursue form
- Have a 3.3 undergraduate GPA.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from faculty members.
- Submit a personal statement.
Please contact O'Neill Student Services to set an appointment with your Academic Advisor to discuss the accelerated programs at oneillqa@iu.edu or 317-274-4656.
