Cultural Studies, MA

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Students admitted to the Master of Arts in Cultural Studies are required to become familiar with the program’s Student Handbook for the year in which the student begins the program.

Degree Requirements

Coursework. 40 units of graduate coursework, including one approved Research Method course, one Writing course, and three 300-level introductory courses in Cultural Studies.

Final Paper. Students must submit a final paper of publishable journal article quality.

University Policies. University policies detailed in the Student Information section of the Bulletin apply.

CONCENTRATIONS

Media & Museum Studies

Media Studies

Coursework. 12 units of Media Studies courses, taught by faculty of CGU or The Claremont Colleges, are required. One of the student’s Research Methods courses must be in the field of media studies.

Internship. A four-unit Internship course is optional. Internships are scheduled for approximately 100 hours.

Museum Studies

Coursework. Eight units of approved seminars in Museum Theory and History are required.

Internship. A four-unit Internship is optional. Internships are scheduled for approximately 100 hours.

Continental Philosophy

The Continental Philosophy concentration is available to MA and PhD students in the Cultural Studies, Philosophy, and Religion programs. Requirements for the concentration are as follows according to the department/program in which the student is enrolled.

Philosophy MA

Four courses in Kantian and post-Kantian continental philosophy with the approval of advisor (Note: the presumption is that pre-Kantian philosophies will not be considered a course in continental although, on an individual basis, may be considered upon the recommendation of the instructor)
Capstone/final paper on continental thought
French or German as a Research Tool

Philosophy PhD. Same as Philosophy MA above, plus one folio paper in the area of continental thought.

Cultural Studies MA or PhD

Four courses in Kantian and post-Kantian continental philosophy with the approval of advisor (Note: the presumption is that pre-Kantian philosophies will not be considered a course in continental thought, although, on an individual basis, may be considered upon the recommendation of the instructor)
Final paper on continental thought
French or German as a Research Tool

Religion MA or PhD (available only to students in the Philosophy of Religion and Theology program). Four courses in Kantian and Post-Kantian Continental philosophy with the approval of advisor.