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20 Master's degrees offered by the university
Anthropology
The Anthropology program at California State University Northridge emphasizes broad training in four fields of anthropology (archaeology, biological anthropology and human evolution, cultural anthropology and applied anthropology), while offering students some flexibility in degree planning and requirements.
Geography
The Geography program at California State University Northridge provides the student with a high degree of flexibility in the selection of courses used to meet the program requirements.
Spanish
The Spanish program at California State University Northridge prepares students to participate in a wide variety of careers (legal, medical, diplomatic, business, teaching, administrative, translation) that require native or near-native abilities in oral and written skills.
Chicano and Chicana Studies
The Chicano and Chicana Studies program at California State University Northridge was founded to address the immediate needs of Chicana/o students, the department has grown and flourished because and in spite of the different times it has endured.
Communication Studies
The Communication Studies program at California State University Northridge has a rich and diverse foundation of specializations, ranging from public address to critical and cultural studies to interpersonal and small-group communication to organizational communication to intercultural and international communication to performance studies.
Sociology
The Sociology program at California State University Northridge provides advanced training in the core areas of sociological theory and research methods, as well as specialized studies in a number of areas, including culture, gender, sexuality, political sociology, race/ethnicity, social movements, sociology of education, evaluation research, immigration, health and social psychology.
Chicana/o Studies Social Science Subject Matter Waiver Program
The Chicana/o Studies Social Science Subject Matter Waiver Program program at California State University Northridge offers students advanced training in historical research, writing and teaching. Students have the option of pursuing their degrees full or part time, and classes are held in the afternoon and the evening.
Psychological Science
The Psychological Science program at California State University Northridge provides rigorous training in advanced statistical methods, research methods and design, and theory in psychology for students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology in a research-focused program.
Global Politics
At Global Politics at California State University Northridge, we offer class flexibility for students who are also working professionals. All our graduate seminars take place in the evenings. In addition, you can find upper-division courses that fit your schedule with our broad range of options.
Marriage and Family Therapy
In in this Marriage and Family Therapy at California State University Northridge program, you’ll take only one course at a time. This lets you focus on the demands of each class.
Clinical Fieldwork Track
In the master's of Clinical Fieldwork Track program at California State University Northridge, you will receive extensive training in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. You will also be well-versed in quantitative research methods and statistics.
English - Literature
By studying English - Literature at California State University Northridge, you'll analyze how language changes and shapes the world. You'll learn how to consider the contexts of writers and their audiences.
Diverse Community Development Leadership
A transformative Diverse Community Development Leadership at California State University Northridge program, this degree is preparing leaders who can tackle the challenges facing today's diverse communities.
Public Archaeology
The Public Archaeology program at California State University Northridge prepares students to work in the field of cultural resource management and to attend Ph.D. programs that place an emphasis on public archaeology and cultural heritage management.
Applied Behavior Analysis
The Applied Behavior Analysis program at California State University Northridge is designed to provide advanced graduate-level training for students who have strong and well-defined interests in the scientific study of behavioral principles as applied to individuals and organizations.
Clinical Research Track
In the master's of Clinical Research Track program at California State University Northridge, you will receive extensive training in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. You will also be well-versed in quantitative research methods and statistics.
Elementary Education - Multilingual and Multicultural Option
Our Elementary Education - Multilingual and Multicultural Option at California State University Northridge two-year options are designed for full-time working teachers. From the outset, you'll focus on what's most important to you, taking courses specific to your chosen concentration.
American Politics
At American Politics at California State University Northridge, we offer class flexibility for students who are also working professionals. All our graduate seminars take place in the evenings.
English - Creative Writing
By studying English - Creative Writing at California State University Northridge, you'll analyze how language changes and shapes the world. You'll learn how to consider the contexts of writers and their audiences.
College Counseling and Student Services
Our College Counseling and Student Services at California State University Northridge Master's program curriculum provides quality foundational training to prepare students to be counselors in a variety of settings.