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 Registration and Degree Information section of the Bulletin apply.

Cultural Studies Concentrations

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.