Graduate Program
The department offers a Masters Degree in Chicana and Chicano Studies. This program is designed to develop advanced studies in the Social Sciences, the Arts, Education, Community Studies, the Humanities, and other areas related to the Chicana/o experience in the United States.Isabel Herrera, Graduate Coordinator
Jerome Richfield 144B(818) 677-2605
Isabel.herrera@csun.edu
University Requirements for the Master of Arts in Chicana and Chicano Studies
Minimum university G.P.A. requirement for admission to graduate studies at CSUN is 2.5 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units. Required for admission to classified status:--> An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
--> Appropriate scores on GRE, GMAT, MAT or other acceptable examinations
--> A passing score on an Upper Division Writing Proficiency examination is required for classification --> The Graduate coordinator can inform you of the specific requirements for Classified Status
Department Requirements for the Master of Arts in Chicana and Chicano Studies
A minimum of 30 units of approved graduate work comprised of the following:--> Core Requirements
--> Nine units of approved 400-500 level courses in Chicana/o Studies (6 of these 9 units may be taken outside the department with prior approval of coordinator).
--> A comprehensive evaluation in the discipline of Chicana/o Studies in the form of any one of the following:
- Thesis
- Written and Oral Examination (under review)
- Project
