2016-2017 University Catalog
Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BA or BS/Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Accelerated MS
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Web: scar.gmu.edu
School/Department: School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
The Accelerated Master’s is designed for highly qualified and highly motivated undergraduate students majoring in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. If accepted, students may take up to 12 credits of graduate coursework before undergraduate degree conferral and will be able to earn the Conflict Analysis and Resolution, BA or BS and the Conflict Analysis and Resolution, MS after satisfactory completion of 155 credits, sometimes within five years. It provides a streamlined MS application process with no application fee required. See the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Degrees section of the catalog for George Mason University policies related to this program.
This program of study is offered by the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution .
For policies governing all graduate degrees, see the Academic Policies section of the catalog.
Application Requirements
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admissions section of this catalog. For additional application requirements and information specific to the accelerated MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, see Eligibility, Policies, and Deadlines on the departmental web site.
Accelerated Option Requirements
During the first semester of senior year, after completing 90 hours of undergraduate coursework, admitted students may take up to 6 credits (1-2 classes) that will count towards both their undergraduate AND graduate degrees. During the second semester of senior year, students may take up to 6 credits (1-2 classes) that will count towards the graduate degree only.
At the beginning of the last semester of undergraduate study, the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition Form must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar. Upon completion and conferral of the undergraduate degree they are admitted to graduate status.
As graduate students, accelerated master’s students have an advanced standing. Students must begin their master’s program the semester immediately following conferral of the undergraduate degree and will be expected to complete all remaining graduate program requirements within five years.
GPA Requirements
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher at the time of application.
- No grade below a B is permitted for any undergraduate or graduate CONF course taken after application to the accelerated master’s program until completion of the undergraduate program.
- If a student receives a grade below a B in any CONF course after acceptance in the program, they will not be allowed to continue on to the master’s program. Students that have received a grade below a B in a CONF course after acceptance into the program may re-apply to the master’s program after conferral of the undergraduate degree however; re-application does not guarantee admission.
- At the time of the undergraduate degree conferral, students’ GPAs must meet the standard required for admission to the master’s degree.
Course Criteria
- Students may only take courses indicated on their Accelerated Master’s Program Application and approved by an academic advisor.
- Students may not take more than 12 credits a semester if taking two graduate courses or 15 credits a semester if taking one graduate course.
Student Requirements
- Students are responsible for ensuring the submission of the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition Form to the Registrar’s office at the beginning of the last undergraduate semester.
- Students admitted to the accelerated master’s program must enroll in the graduate program in the semester immediately following conferral of the undergraduate degree.
Additional policies can be found on the program website.
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