Current UMass Amherst students are eligible to apply for M.S. DACSS while still enrolled as an undergraduate, and apply up to 4 courses taken prior to graduation towards M.S. degree requirements. This allows students to more easily complete all 30-credits in a single academic year, while having time to pursue advanced research and internship opportunities.
With DACSS approval, current UMass students may transfer up to 12 credits (4 classes) of graduate coursework taken while an undergraduate into the M.S. program, with up to two of those courses simultaneously counting towards bachelor’s and master’s degree requirements. More information about accelerated master’s programs at UMass is available from the Graduate School.
Applications and Admissions: https://www.umass.edu/social-sciences/academics/ms-dacss
Current UMass students in their junior or senior year may apply to join DACSS through the 4+1 M.S. program. All students are admitted to the in-person M.S. following a competitive admissions process. Apply through the standard UMass Graduate School application process.
On the application, please indicate that you will start the M.S. the term after you expect to graduate from your undergrad program.
