71 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Master of Arts program in History (Comprehensive Option) offered by the California State University Sacramento introduces students to the use of the historical method, the critical investigation of problems in historical study, and the analysis and interpretation of primary source material.

The Education (Higher Education Leadership) programs at California State University Sacramento aims to develop TK-12, higher education, and workforce development leaders from diverse backgrounds who will positively impact all educational settings. 

The Department of Humanities and Religious Studies at the California State University Sacramento offers an integrated approach to the study of world cultures from ancient times to the present. In our courses, students undertake interdisciplinary study of core ideas, ideals, and values.

The MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) offered by the California State University Sacramento requires extensive study of linguistics and pedagogy, as well as actual teaching and/or tutoring experience with second-language students. The culminating experience of the MA TESOL Concentration is the comprehensive examination.

The Master of Arts program in Psychology (General Psychology) offered by the California State University Sacramento is designed to provide specialized education in the field of psychology. With a MA in Psychology, one can qualify for positions similar to those associated with a BA, though at a higher level of responsibility.

Throughout the Teaching (Multiple Subject) program at California State University Sacramento candidates will learn how to critically examine the sociocultural and sociopolitical contexts related to the broad fields of educational research and schooling.

The primary goal of this Computer Science program at California State University Sacramento is to prepare students to serve as effective professional computer specialists in a society which increasingly depends on computer usage and technology.

The Master of Studio Art degree at California State University Sacramento is a two-year 60-unit, multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary program in the visual arts with studies in ceramics, drawing, painting, new media art, printmaking and sculpture.

Business Administration (Finance) concentration from California State University Sacramento provides an advanced understanding of financial theory and techniques, with many opportunities for hands-on experience with state of the art financial tools for analysis.

The 60-unit Master of Science in Counseling (Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling) at California State University prepares professional counselors for employment in a variety of settings.  These include both private practice as well as public and private agencies (e.g., community mental health centers, behavioral health care centers, etc.). 

Concurrent Master's and Juris Doctoral degree is offerd at California State University, Sacramento.

The MA in Education, Equity and Social Justice (Gender Equity Studies) State University explores theoretical and pedagogical related to issues on gender, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomic status and how these impact educational, community settings, and workplace settings. 

Employment as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California requires both a Communication Sciences and Disorders Master's degree and a credential or license offered by the California State University Sacramento.

The Master of Arts in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from California State University Sacramento is designed to provide professional and specialized preparation for the candidate interested in acquiring knowledge and skills essential for the design and development of curriculum and related instructional practices.

The Computer Engineering program provides California State University Sacramento students with broad and advanced knowledge in areas such as advanced microprocessor architecture, parallel computer architecture, advanced microprocessor systems, distributed computing, data communication, computer networks, operating systems, and concurrent programming.

The graduate programs at California State University Sacramento in Biological Sciences offer advanced training and independent investigations in biology that lead to a Master of Science (MS) in Biotechnology.

The Master of Arts program in Political Science at California State University Sacramento is designed to orient the student toward critical investigation of problems in government and politics, and to improve the student's ability for independent study.

California State University Sacramento's English degree seeks to enhance students' skills in: critical reading; analysis of language, ideas, and the formal attributes of texts; creative engagement with the writing traditions of its two disciplinary fields; and independent research.

The Master of Science in Finance program prepares California State University Sacramento students with a strong foundation of investment analysis and portfolio management skills, as well as practical knowledge needed in today’s investment industry.

The graduate programs in Biological Science (Stem Cell) at the California State University Sacramento lead to either a Master of Arts (MA) or a Master of Science (MS) degree and provides an opportunity for students to receive advanced training and to pursue independent investigations in particular fields of biology.