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Accelerated BA-Teacher Education/MA in Asian & Asian American Studies

We’re launching a new program, "Accelerated BA-Teacher Education/MA in Asian & Asian American Studies" for Fall 2026!

This program enables the students to complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years. We encourage motivated, disciplined, goal-oriented students to apply!!

 

The accelerated BA-Teacher Education/MA program allows the highest achieving undergraduate Asian and Asian American Studies majors with Teacher Certification to gain early admission into the MA Program. Once admitted, students take three graduate courses in place of undergraduate courses that are similar in content. This program is designed for students to finish both the undergraduate and graduate degree in five years, earning an MA in the content area of the Initial certificate or in a related content area for Professional New York State teacher certification; however, completion within this period is not required.

 

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the BA-Teacher Education/MA accelerated program typically apply during their sophomore year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

The following is required for all applicants: 

  • Major in Asian and Asian American Studies with Teacher Certification
  • At least U2 standing
  • 3.0 GPA minimum

Application Materials: 

  • Undergraduate transcript
  • Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)
  • Three letters of recommendation from AAAS Faculty

Application materials should be submitted here

 

Degree Requirements

A total of 101 credits are required, including:

*Nine graduate credits can be applied toward your undergraduate degree requirements. For example, students may take up to three graduate courses during their junior and senior years of their undergraduate study.

 

Contact information:

Dr. Hong Snyder, Undergraduate Program Director: hong.snyder@stonybrook.edu

Dr. Atsuko Oyama, Graduate Program Director: atsuko.oyama@stonybrook.edu