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The graduate American Studies program at California State University Fullerton also offers students flexbility and the ability to customize their studies: built into the M.A. study plan are opportunities for students to take a number of electives, to develop knowledge in additional disciplinary fields, and to acquire career skills and experience. Finally, CSUF is recognized for its affordability: the university is regularly ranked among the top schools that do the best job of helping students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.

Cal State Fullerton's American studies graduate students are a diverse group, coming to study with us from a wide variety of institutions and from regions within and beyond California. In addition, we regularly welcome students from institutions in South America, Asia, and Europe. What they all share is an interest in pursuing advanced work in the interdisciplinary study of American culture and history.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Race in American Studies

Contemporary American Culture

Gender and Theory in American Studies

Visual Culture

Ethnography and American Culture
American Space, Place, and Architecture

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fullerton, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 132 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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General requirements

An applicant to the M.A. in American Studies should hold or be about to receive a bachelor's degree with a major, or its equivalent, in American Studies or in an appropriate discipline of the humanities or social sciences, with at least a 3.2 GPA in undergraduate major courses. In addition, the university requires at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA for admission.
Candidates should submit 1) a personal statement of 1-2 pages, addressing your background and related experience in preparation for graduate work in American Studies, and discuss why you are interested in pursuing an M.A. in American Studies; 2) two letters of recommendation, preferably from evaluators who can speak to your academic performance and your readiness to pursue graduate work in American Studies; additional letters may be included but are not required; and 3) official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended.

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Tuition Fees

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8548 USD / year

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8548 USD / year

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8548 USD / year

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Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $420 for each unit enrolled to your tuition fees.

Living costs

Fullerton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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