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Technology, AI, and Society

Accelerated BS/MS Program

The Accelerated BS/MS program offers a streamlined pathway for high-achieving SUNY Korea TSM undergraduate students to earn both their bachelor's and master's degrees within five years by counting graduate-level courses taken during their senior year toward both degrees.
Anyone who has questions regarding the program, please contact the department's graduate program director.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Current Major: Technology and Society Undergraduate Students.
  • Current Academic Standing: Last semester of junior year.
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.00 or higher at the time of application.
  • Prerequisite Coursework: EST 202, EST 391, and EST 393 (combined GPA on these three courses ≥ 3.25)
  • Timeline Constraint: Students must have two semesters remaining to complete graduate courses.

Required Documentation

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailed research and academic profile.
  • Statement of Purpose: Please include the following information:
    • Max. 3 pages detailing relevant experience,
    • Goals: short-term, long-term
    • Wanted accomplishments with MS.
  • Transcript: Most recent unofficial academic transcript.
  • Recommendation Letters: At least two letters are required.

    * At least one letter must be from a current DTS faculty member, sent directly to the department.

Key Accelerated Pathway Courses

To fulfill the accelerated transition smoothly, students transition into core TSM graduate courses during their remaining semesters:

Key Accelerated Pathway Courses - Course Code, Course Title, Graduate Credits
Course Code Course Title Graduate Credits
EST 581 Decision-making in Technology Settings 3 credits
EST 582 Socio-Technological Systems 3 credits