Pacific Islands Studies, BA/MA

The Department of Pacific Islands Studies offers a BA+MA Pathway that helps students earn a combined bachelor's and a master's degree within 5 years. BA students who are admitted into the pathway are able to double-count 9 credits towards both a BA and an MA in Pacific Islands studies, including taking required 600-level PACS seminar courses in their senior year. For more information about the BA+MA Pathway, see manoa.hawaii.edu/bam/. 5-Year Plan This is a sample academic plan.