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15 Master's degrees offered by the university
English
The Master of Arts in English program at San Diego State University welcomes applicants aiming to study literature and cultural texts at advanced levels.
Design and Technology
The Master of Fine Arts Program in Design and Technology in the School of Theatre, Television, and Film at San Diego State University accepts students who are seriously interested in achieving the artistry and skills necessary to become practicing professionals in the fields of theatre, television, and/or film.
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences education program in speech-language pathology at San Diego State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Rhetoric and Writing Studies
San Diego State University offers a Master of Arts Degree in Rhetoric and Writing Studies. They welcome students from a variety of backgrounds whose interests include theories and histories of rhetoric, professional and technical writing, the teaching of writing, new media, and rhetorics of culture, politics and social difference.
Creative Writing
Each MFA course in Creative Writing at San Diego State University is taught by an award-winning poet, essayist, or fiction writer (as well as a visiting artist, lecturer, editor, researcher).
History
The Master's degree in History at San Diego State University consists of 30 units of graduate level courses. There are two tracks students can choose from: Plan A, Thesis Option or Plan B, Comprehensive Exam Option.
History, War and Society Studies
The History, War and Society Studies Master is offered by San Diego State University. SDSU historians carry out research and teach on a wide variety of topics, from Amazon warrior women in Ancient Greece to food and famine in modern China; from witchcraft in ancient Rome to the history of the Vietnam War; and from Aztec medicine to city life in modern Argentina.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Interdisciplinary Studies Master is offered by San Diego State University. After meeting with the assistant dean of the College of Graduate Studies, a student must complete and follow the instructions on the form, “Request for Permission to Pursue an Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree,” which is available in the College of Graduate Studies.
Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at San Diego State University offers a program of graduate studies leading to the Master of Arts degree.
Linguistic - TESOL and Applied Linguistics
Linguistic - TESOL and Applied Linguistics from San Diego State University provides broad educational opportunities through two specializations. In both programs, specialized courses build on a foundation of core courses in theoretical linguistics.
Liberal Arts and Sciences
The Master of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences (MALAS) is an always-evolving, interdisciplinary cultural studies graduate MA program based in the College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University.
Linguistics
The Linguistics programme at San Diego State University is a 31-unit Master of Arts degree. This interdisciplinary course offers full-time study with specialisations in General Linguistics or TESOL/Applied Linguistics. Students build a strong foundation in theoretical principles while preparing for doctoral study or industry roles.
Film and Television Production
To be seriously considered for admission, Film and Television Production applicants at San Diego State University must post a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Verbal score of 150 or higher (450 or higher using old grading system), a math score of 142 or higher (450 or higher using old grading system), and a GRE Writing Assessment (GRE-W) of Level 4 or higher.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Interdisciplinary Studies Master is offered by San Diego State University. After meeting with the assistant dean of the College of Graduate Studies, a student must complete and follow the instructions on the form, “Request for Permission to Pursue an Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree,” which is available in the College of Graduate Studies.
Theatre Arts
The opportunities available in the Theatre Arts program offered by San Diego State University vary depending on the person enrolled.