Overview

Program Description

The Chicana/o Studies Social Science Subject Matter Waiver Program program at California State University Northridge includes courses in historical methods and research, surveys of specific historical fields (e.g., United States History, Modern European History, Latin American History, California History, Borderlands History, American Indian History, Ancient and World history), and professional development for careers in teaching, archival administration and public history. Graduates of the program have gone on to teach at high schools and community colleges, pursued careers in museums and archives, and gained admission to top-tier Ph.D. programs.

The History M.A. program consists of 30 units (10 classes) of coursework, followed by a culminating project course in which students revise, expand and deepen a research paper with the goal of turning it into a publishable article. Alternatively, at the invitation of a faculty member, students may elect to write a thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

United States History

Modern European History

Latin American History

California History

Ancient and World history

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree with a major or strong background in history, a cumulative minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.3 in the last 60-semester (or 90-quarter) hours

Students who do not meet these criteria must demonstrate sufficient preparation or interest in history, as determined by the department’s graduate coordinator. This can be achieved by showing a minimum GPA of 3.5 in at least three History courses at the 400- to 600-level (upper division or graduate), including HIST 601 (Theory and Historiography) or the equivalent and at least one course requiring a substantial research paper

Two letters of recommendation from faculty under whom the applicant worked as a student

One- or two-page statement of purpose describing the applicant’s academic background, career goals, historical interests and anticipated field of study

A writing sample, such as a research paper, not to exceed 25 pages in length

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year
Out-of-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, add $420 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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