111 Master's degrees offered by the university

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.

The Mass Communication program at California State University Northridge allows for development of individual professional skills to produce digital media content, and it also focuses on evaluation of media performance, using analytic and research techniques that culminate in a Thesis, Graduate Project or Comprehensive Examination.

The Computer Engineering program at California State University Northridge prepares students for lifelong careers in a field that will allow them to make productive contributions to society and find personal satisfaction in their work.

Students in the Computer Science program at California State University Northridge complete 30 units of graduate work, including a 6-unit thesis or graduate project.

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.

The Geology program at California State University Northridge has two options: Geology and Geophysics.

Students in the Software Engineering program at California State University Northridge must complete 30 units of graduate work, including 6 units involving a thesis or graduate project. 

The Electrical Engineering program at California State University Northridge prepares students for lifelong careers in a field that will allow them to make productive contributions to society and find personal satisfaction in their work.

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.

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.

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.

CSUN's master's degree in Geophysics at California State University Northridge is a research-intensive program that requires students to complete a thesis before graduating. Your advisor may recommend service as a teaching assistant as part of your studies.

A Composition master at California State University Northridge gives you the opportunity to develop professional competence as a musician. Elevate your techniques and approach your work with rigor and sophistication. Immerse yourself in music history, theory and pedagogy. 

A Apparel Design and Merchandising master's degree  at California State University Northridge trains you to synthesize and apply pertinent information, theories and arguments toward designing innovative solutions within your professional area of interest.

Our Elementary Education - Curriculum and Instruction 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.

You'll tailor the Applied Mathematics  master's degree at California State University Northridge to your interests. Whether you select a path in pure mathematics or applied mathematics, or pursue our new option in statistics, you'll graduate with the tools to excel in the field.

You'll tailor the Statistics  master's degree at California State University Northridge to your interests. Whether you select a path in pure mathematics or applied mathematics, or pursue our new option in statistics, you'll graduate with the tools to excel in the field.

The Digital and Computer Engineering program at California State University Northridge prepares students for lifelong careers in a field that will allow them to make productive contributions to society and find personal satisfaction in their work.

The Master of Special Education - Mild-Moderate and Extensive Support Needs from California State University Northridge builds upon the competencies developed in the Preliminary Education Specialist and Induction Education Specialist Credential programs.

Our Recreational Sport Management and Recreation Management at California State University Northridge graduate program offers options in tourism management and recreational sport management/recreation management.