Overview

Students are grounded in theories of internationalization, history of diverse countries and regions, cross-cultural issues, and features of various international cultures and are provided programmatic, analytical, and practical skills to address international issues. The program prepares generalists to work in governmental and non-governmental organizations within and outside of the United States to address issues related to the global human experience.

Learning outcomes

The International Studies program at Central Connecticut State University is designed to produce individuals competent in understanding the interrelated nature of global phenomena, confident in their membership in a community of global citizens, and capable of fulfilling various professional positions related to the field of International Studies.

Learning outcomes

To further these overarching goals, the learning outcomes of the IS graduate program concern the student's ability to express these competencies in formal essays (including a thesis or capstone project) and presentations of research projects and policy positions. Graduates of the Master's program will:

demonstrate tolerance of and insights into the diversity of cultural values, beliefs and worldviews;
demonstrate advanced proficiency in the history, culture, and language(s) of a particular world region;
demonstrate detailed knowledge of the interconnectedness of global phenomena;
critically approach social, political, and economic cultural issues of a global nature;
collect and analyze data on several projects of a global scope or which relate to a particular world area;
produce and defend an extensive scholarly paper (thesis or capstone project), based on primary research, that focuses on a single world area or links diverse world areas in a global theme;
demonstrate international competency, theoretical mastery, use of literature, data, evidence, and argument at an advanced level in the scholarly paper.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sub-Saharan Africa

Ancient Northeast Africa

African History through Film

History of South Africa since 1900

Government and Politics of Africa

Independent Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Britain, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Affidavit of Support (Declaration of Finance) form

Official transcripts and records of undergraduate and graduate studies from all institutions attended.

Original translations of academic records.

An original foreign credentials course-by-course evaluation report from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).

Unless waived by the University, proof of competency in English

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28290 USD / year

≈ 28290 USD / year
Out-of-State

18920 USD / year

≈ 18920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14562 USD / year

≈ 14562 USD / year

Additional Details

Connecticut Resident: $7,281.00 per term

Living costs

New Britain

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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