Master of Arts in Ethnic Studies

The Master of Arts in Ethnic Studies prepares students

• for advanced study toward the Ph.D. degree
• to teach in community colleges
• with the content knowledge necessary to teach Ethnic Studies in secondary and elementary schools for credentialed teachers
• to work in the public and private sectors, tribal governments, and NGOs (non-government organizations) as culturally and community responsive leaders.

The M.A. in Ethnic Studies is designed to advance students’ knowledge and understanding of indigenous communities and communities of color through analyses and application of the theories, concepts, methodologies, and practices of the discipline. The program centers the resilience and resistance of communities of color in the U.S. and globally in response to the historical and contemporary marginalization of these communities. The Ethnic Studies Masters Program can be applied in sectors that work with diverse populations, with emphasis on community engagement and advocacy of historically underrepresented and underserved communities, to support professionals in these sectors to work more effectively with these communities.

For more information, please contact Dr. Martin Boston

Applications open October 1, 2024

Priority Deadline: January 15, 2025

Final Deadline: March 1, 2025

Apply through Cal State Apply: https://www.csus.edu/graduate-studies/future-students/graduate-programs-deadlines.html