Earn a Bachelor of Arts in International Policy and a Master of Arts from the Middlebury Institute in just three years.
In August 2025, Middlebury’s Board of Trustees voted to close all in-person programs and two online programs at the Middlebury Institute. We are in the process of a teachout for our current students, and we are committed to ensuring they complete their degrees by summer 2027. Review the programs that are accepting new student enrollments in 2026.
The Joint BA/MA degrees are transfer programs designed for students who want to combine international policy with a specific area of career-oriented study. Our program integrates immersive learning, collaboration across a diverse student body, practical hands-on experience, and small classes to encourage faculty mentorship.
Ideal candidates have already accumulated the equivalent of two years of undergraduate coursework and must transfer 60 credits from an accredited college or university. These include military veterans and people who have an interest in global security or sustainability.
We offer multiple opportunities for students to earn a joint Bachelor of Arts in International Policy and Master of Arts in the following programs:
Jamal Malik BA/MANPTS ’18 describes his career journey from chasing down terrorists to overcoming imposter syndrome in graduate school to establishing a career in the financial crime sector.
| by Travis Wells BA/MAIPD ’19
International Policy and Development graduate Travis Wells shares how career counseling and coursework helped him launch a career in the social justice field.
| by Mark Anderson
When they enter the workforce, students will be more prepared to integrate with first response at all levels of government, thanks to a new hands-on course designed by a faculty member who was a former EMT and a current student who is also a firefighter.
