California State University Fullerton

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.- American Studies

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Our graduate program is grounded in a thorough understanding of the concept of culture. It emphasizes cultural pluralism, examining the creative tension between unity and diversity in the American experience. It is self-consciously interdisciplinary, requiring graduate students to integrate knowledge from the humanities and social sciences. It emphasizes the process of historical change, compelling students to trace the past sources of contemporary issues. It develops advanced research, writing and analytical skills. Through course work, consultation with faculty, and writing a thesis or comprehensive exam, graduate students become familiar with the theories and methods of American culture studies.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above