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Tuition USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2013-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Los Angeles, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Mexican American Studies at California State University Los Angeles 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 Mexican American Studies 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Mexican American Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Chicana/o Studies and Contemporary Theory\xa0(3)
  2. Seminar: Research Methods in Chicano Studies\xa0(3)
  3. Interdisiplinary Seminar in Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies\xa0(3)
  4. Higher Education Teaching Seminar: The Educational Pipeline\xa0(3)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Prerequisites to admission are a baccalaureate in Mexican American, Chicana/o, or Latina/o Studies or a related field, with at least 15 upper division units in Chicano Studies and a grade point average of 2.75 or above in the last 60 semester units of work attempted at an accredited institution. Students who lack prerequisite courses must complete them with a B (3.0) average or better.\xc2\xa0 In addition to submitting a University Admissions Application through CSU Mentor, applicants must also apply separately to the Department.\xc2\xa0 Application forms are available on the Department\xc2\x92s website. Completed applications, statement of purpose, three recommendation letters (at least one academic reference and additional letters may include employment supervisors) and transcripts (from accredited degree granting institution) must be received by the Department by the deadline stipulated on the Graduate Studies Office website. Official transcripts must also be sent to the Graduate Studies Office ADM 702 before the set deadline.


English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

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California State University Los Angeles

Los Angeles, United States

California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2013-04-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-20
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months