Claremont,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Applied Gender Studies - Hemispheric and Transnational Studies in Claremont United States | Claremont Graduate University
Claremont Graduate University
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Claremont United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
48,480
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Hemispheric and Transnational Studies examines cultural and historical comparisons across the Americas, investigating how research on the Atlantic world, border regions, and diasporic communities has transformed the fields of American, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies, with particular focus on imperialism, racial dynamics, and revolutionary movements. A key scholarly objective is understanding how the academic shift toward transnational perspectives creates fresh research priorities. Learners investigate how studies of transatlantic connections, borderlands, and migration patterns have redefined U.S. American, Caribbean, and Latin American scholarship. Concentration requirements vary based on the student's home department or program.
This interdisciplinary concentration is offered to graduate students in Applied Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, English, History, and Religion programs. The specialization is granted alongside MA or PhD degrees and appears on official transcripts as supplementary academic recognition.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree. For undergraduate coursework, applicants are required to submit proof of a completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for review purposes, but official copies will be required upon admission. Applicants must submit a copy of their resume. Please submit a 2-3 page statement of purpose that details your academic and/or professional achievements, your specific areas of interest within your desired field of study, why you are a strong candidate for graduate studies at CGU, and your career goals. Three letters of recommendation, All applicants are required to submit a writing sample of previous work in addition to the statement of purpose. You may submit samples of any length you feel indicate your writing ability, but please note that we will be unable to return any items submitted as part of your application (please, no books). Most applicants submit one or two scholarly papers or excerpts of around 10-15 pages. Writing samples should not exceed 30 pages.
A minimum TOEFL score of 95 iBT, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with no sub-score lower than 6.5, is required for direct-entry admission.
Minimum scores for admission through the International Scholars Program:
TOEFL 75
IELTS 6.0
Pearson PTE 50
A minimum TOEFL score of 95 iBT, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with no sub-score lower than 6.5, is required for direct-entry admission.
Minimum scores for admission through the International Scholars Program:
TOEFL 75
IELTS 6.0
Pearson PTE 50
Tuition
USD
48,480