Overview

The Master of Arts degree in Micronesian Studies at University of Guam is an interdisciplinary program which involves cooperative effort on the part of the faculty of the Division of Humanistic Studies and the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Every graduate course in the Micronesian Studies Program has learning goals and objectives toward which individual courses and the program in general strives to enable students to achieve. MSP Program Learning Outcomes are as follows:

Mastery of understanding of and the ability of students to identify, discuss, analyze, and write about a wide range of topics dealing with the history, culture, people, identity, economic activity, geography, politics, art, religion, social organization, and gender roles of Micronesia and the interdisciplinary interpretation of them.

Mastery of the understanding of and the ability of students to identify, discuss, analyze, and write about the diverse historical encounters of missionization, colonialism, militarism, economic development, and disputes over political and cultural sovereignty and identity that have faced Micronesia.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Peoples and Cultures of Micronesia

History of Micronesia

Contemporary Issues and Problems

Community Development

Research Methodology in the Behavioral Sciences

Psychology of Women

Micronesia and Mental Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mangilao Village, Guam

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an application for Graduate Admission. Apply online here.

Submit an official Bachelor's Transcript with degree conferred directly from issuing institution. If you earned your bachelor's degree from UOG, this requirement is waived.

Submit the following: Letter of Intent and Statement, Resume, at least 2 signed Letters of Recommendation (some degree program requires 3), and proof of residency (refer to Residency Policy).

Obtain Graduate Program Entry Form and submit a signed copy to Graduate Admissions Office.

Submit health requirements (updated within 6 months for PPD, MMR 1 & 2) and Medical History Form.

Once ALL requirements are met, you may register for courses: complete this registration form and submit.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19734 USD / year

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19734 USD / year

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9867 USD / year

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

In-State Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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