Program Overview
The Social Sciences and Globalization at California State University San Bernardino is a MA programme in Social Sciences 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 social sciences. 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 Social Sciences and Globalization 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: San Bernardino, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Sciences and Globalization programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Indians of North America
- Indians of the Southwest
- Asian American Cultures
- Economic History of the United States
- United States and Mexico Border Issues
- Understanding the City
- African-American History, 1620-1865
- African-American History, 1865-Present
- Women in U.S. History, 1620-1865
- Women in U.S. History, 1865-Present
- Women in the Black Freedom Movement
- The American Colonies, 1607-1783
- The Evolution of American Democracy, 1783-1840
- Civil War and Reconstruction
- The United States, 1877-1917
- The United States, 1917-1945
- United States in World War II
- United States History, Cold War Era
- Constitutional History of the United States
- U.S. Citizenship and the Law
- History of the American West
- American Political Thought
- The Legislative Process
- American Foreign Policy
- Political Parties and Interest Groups
- Judicial Process
- State and Local Politics
- Minority Politics
- American Constitutional Law
- The Bill of Rights
- Civil Rights
- The American Presidency
- Formulation of Public Policy
- Constitutional Interpretation
- Seminar in Constitutional Law
- Social Gerontology
- Black Women and Feminism
- Marriage and Family Among Blacks
- The Chicano Family
- Asian Americans: Origin and Ethnicity
- Black Social Stratification
- Chicano Social Stratification
- Indian Nations and Native America
- Model United Nations
- Seminar in the Social Sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A baccalaureate degree in a social science discipline or in social science itself, or another baccalaureate degree with course work that satisfies the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences that the student has received adequate preparation to undertake the program;
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 overall and at least 3.0 ("B") in the major;
- Completion of the graduate entrance writing requirement;
- A brief statement describing the applicant\'s preparation for graduate study and academic and professional goals, to be submitted to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences;
- Three letters of recommendation, with at least two from former professors. Letters should come directly from the recommenders or be included in a placement file. It is the applicant\'s responsibility to determine if letters have been received.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
