Program Overview
The Government at California State University Sacramento is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Government programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Sacramento, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Government programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Method and Scope in Political Science
- Political Theory
- Specialized Studies in Political Theory
- Theories of International Relations
- Comparative Government and Politics
- Basic Issues of American Government
- California Politics
- Comparative State Government
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a baccalaureate degree;
- a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units attempted and 3.0 GPA in the major;
- a satisfactory score on the aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Examination (the Department expects the student to achieve at least the 50th percentile in the combined verbal/analytic score);
- three letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant\'s potential for successful graduate study;
- a written statement explaining the applicant\'s purposes and goals in pursuing a master\'s degree in Government; and
- an example of written work which the applicant considers evidence of his/her best scholarship regardless of the grade received.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 8,166 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Sacramento directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Sacramento
California State University Sacramento
United States
California State University, Sacramento is a public university in Sacramento, California, United States. Founded in 1947 as Sacramento State College, it is part of the California State University system.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months