Our current MLLI majors at UMBC who are in their junior or senior year are eligible to apply to the accelerated BA/MA program.
UMBC students who are accepted into this program may count as many as 9 credits at the 600 level to both degrees. For example, undergraduate UMBC students may count MLL 605, 601 or 602, and a 600-level language course toward both BA and MA degrees in our department.
You must submit an Accelerated BA/MA Application Form. Please note that GRE scores are waived for UMBC students.
Please contact the Graduate Program Director for more information.
Accelerated BA/MA Students
Michelle Coleman
Hola! My name is Michelle Coleman, and I was born and raised in Columbia, Maryland. Growing up between Baltimore and the nation’s capital, I’ve always had a love for language, culture, and diversity.
I graduated from Howard Community College (HCC) in 2012 with an Associate’s degree in Spanish Language, and will graduate from UMBC this December with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and a minor in Applied Linguistics. I worked with international students at HCC’s English Institute as a Teacher’s Assistant and Conversation Partner. Additionally, I co-founded and served as President of HCC’s International Club whose purpose was to embrace, explore, and celebrate the different cultures and countries of college students. I have also volunteered at UMBC’s English Language Institute for multiple semesters, and am currently working as a substitute teacher for local elementary schools.
I’m part of the Accelerated BA/MA program for Intercultural Communication (INCC), allowing me to take graduate level courses as an undergraduate student. I applied for the program early in my senior year (but you can apply during your junior year!) at UMBC, so my final upper-level language classes will count towards both my undergraduate and future graduate degrees. This saves both time and tuition costs, allowing me to reach my goals much faster than the traditional route. I’m also hoping to pursue the graduate certificate in TESOL.
Eventually, I hope to teach English as a Second Language in Latin America, especially in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands. I’m also interested in pursuing the fields of Bilingual Education, Translation, and Diversity Training. The Accelerated BA/MA Program will get me there sooner! Contact Info: uh37537@umbc.edu
