Overview

About this Degree

The graduate American Studies program at California State University Fullerton also offers students flexbility and the ability to customize their studies: built into the M.A. study plan are opportunities for students to take a number of electives, to develop knowledge in additional disciplinary fields, and to acquire career skills and experience. Finally, CSUF is recognized for its affordability: the university is regularly ranked among the top schools that do the best job of helping students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.

Cal State Fullerton's American studies graduate students are a diverse group, coming to study with us from a wide variety of institutions and from regions within and beyond California. In addition, we regularly welcome students from institutions in South America, Asia, and Europe. What they all share is an interest in pursuing advanced work in the interdisciplinary study of American culture and history.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Race in American Studies

Contemporary American Culture

Gender and Theory in American Studies

Visual Culture

Ethnography and American Culture
American Space, Place, and Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fullerton, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 129 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant to the M.A. in American Studies should hold or be about to receive a bachelor's degree with a major, or its equivalent, in American Studies or in an appropriate discipline of the humanities or social sciences, with at least a 3.2 GPA in undergraduate major courses. In addition, the university requires at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA for admission.
Candidates should submit 1) a personal statement of 1-2 pages, addressing your background and related experience in preparation for graduate work in American Studies, and discuss why you are interested in pursuing an M.A. in American Studies; 2) two letters of recommendation, preferably from evaluators who can speak to your academic performance and your readiness to pursue graduate work in American Studies; additional letters may be included but are not required; and 3) official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended.

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Tuition Fee

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International

7608 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3804 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

7608 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3804 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

7608 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3804 USD per semester during 12 months.

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $420 for each unit enrolled to your tuition fees.

Living costs for Fullerton

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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