Our accelerated master's program in cultural sustainability offers efficiency by allowing students to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in a shorter time, leading to early career advancement and cost savings. Additionally, it fosters networking, leadership skills, and career flexibility, making it a valuable choice for those passionate about cultural equity.

The Cultural Sustainability Program at Goucher is designed for emerging or aspiring cultural leaders who want to develop the professional skills and critical perspectives needed to work with communities looking to preserve their heritage, especially in a world where cultural equity is threatened. Students learn to overlay a cultural lens onto a variety of sectors including the arts, education, museums, community activism, and even healthcare.

Who Can Apply for the B.A./M.A. in Cultural Sustainability?

Students must have a 3.0 GPA and be approved by their undergraduate advisor as well as the director of the graduate program. The following undergraduate majors and minors are recommended:

• Peace studies
• Public health
• Latin American studies
• Anthropology/sociology
• Visual and material culture
  
  

How Does the 4+1 Accelerated Master's Work?

• Goucher undergraduates can “double count” up to 12 credits of M.A. in Cultural Sustainability coursework toward both their M.A. and their B.A.
• These "double-counted" credits are billed at the undergraduate rate.
• Once the student graduates with their B.A., they have already made significant progress toward their M.A.
• As a graduate student, credits are billed at graduate tuition.
• Students will take courses in the summer and the J-term to complete the program in 5 years.
  
  

How To Apply to the B.A./M.A. Accelerated Master's

We operate under a rolling admissions model for the B.A./M.A. accelerated master's. Interested Goucher undergraduates must provide:

• A completed online application specific to the 4+1 accelerated master's (no application fee required).
• Your most current cumulative Goucher GPA, information regarding your major and/or minor, and anticipated undergraduate graduation date.
• A minimum of one letter of recommendation to be completed by someone who knows you well enough professionally or academically to give an informed opinion of your intellectual ability, capacity for sustained self-directed study, personal qualifications, and professional potential. The recommendation process is completed online through the graduate admission portal.
• Your Goucher College advisor’s name and email.
• A written essay (1-2 pages, double spaced in 12 pt. font) answering the following question: What are your professional goals, and how will this accelerated master’s program help you achieve them?

Questions? Contact the program director, melanie.lytle@goucher.edu, for program or application queries.

When will I know my admission status?

Applicants will know their admissions status within 3-5 business days of submitting a full application.