San Francisco,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Ethnic Studies in San Francisco United States | San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
|
San Francisco United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,168
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Ethnic Studies program aims to deepen students' awareness and comprehension of the lived realities of racial and ethnic minority groups. This graduate program equips participants with analytical methods to examine both historical and modern societal challenges tied to these experiences, while cultivating skills to systematically evaluate, design, and implement policy solutions. While maintaining its core emphasis on Asian American, African American, Latinx, and Indigenous communities, the curriculum has expanded to incorporate interdisciplinary approaches including mixed-race scholarship, queer theory, migration studies, colonial critique, race theory frameworks, multiracial community experiences, resistance methodologies, and activist movements.
This graduate degree prepares students for doctoral studies or professional careers in education, research, and leadership across public and private institutions. The program critically examines theoretical frameworks from multiple academic disciplines, employing contemporary analytical lenses like cultural studies, postcolonial theory, and intersectional feminist perspectives in teaching, research, and community work. Students are actively encouraged to combine academic inquiry with grassroots involvement in the diverse Bay Area communities.
The Ethnic Studies MA program offers an interdisciplinary platform for graduate research that fosters scholarly excellence while maintaining a strong dedication to equity work through both academic rigor and community partnerships.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet the general University requirements, along with the College of Ethnic Studies requirements:
Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the program as determined by the Graduate Admissions Committee.
Possess a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
Must have completed a minimum of 12 semester (16 quarter) units in Ethnic Studies-related coursework or have comparable experience.
The following application materials must be submitted via Cal State Apply:
College transcripts
Statement of purpose outlining background experiences and possible community involvement, career objectives, research interests, a rationale for pursuing Ethnic Studies, how undergraduate degree relates to the M.A. in Ethnic Studies, and a biographical statement
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant's scholastic ability and commitment to the field of Ethnic Studies
An 8-15 page writing sample (such as a research paper) that best reflects the applicant's ability to conduct graduate school-level research
A current vita/resume
Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the program as determined by the Graduate Admissions Committee.
Possess a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.Must have completed a minimum of 12 semester (16 quarter) units in Ethnic Studies-related coursework or have comparable experience. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT-80, PBT-550, PTE- 59
Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the program as determined by the Graduate Admissions Committee.
Possess a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
Must have completed a minimum of 12 semester (16 quarter) units in Ethnic Studies-related coursework or have comparable experience.
The following application materials must be submitted via Cal State Apply:
College transcripts
Statement of purpose outlining background experiences and possible community involvement, career objectives, research interests, a rationale for pursuing Ethnic Studies, how undergraduate degree relates to the M.A. in Ethnic Studies, and a biographical statement
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant's scholastic ability and commitment to the field of Ethnic Studies
An 8-15 page writing sample (such as a research paper) that best reflects the applicant's ability to conduct graduate school-level research
A current vita/resume
Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the program as determined by the Graduate Admissions Committee.
Possess a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.Must have completed a minimum of 12 semester (16 quarter) units in Ethnic Studies-related coursework or have comparable experience. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT-80, PBT-550, PTE- 59
Tuition
USD
15,168