San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in International Studies (Thesis) in San Marcos United States | Texas State University
Texas State University
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San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
International studies is a multidisciplinary field encompassing humanities, social sciences, communication, and business, equipping students to thrive in our globally connected society. The center facilitates internships, service-learning initiatives, and study abroad opportunities, alongside supporting student research, conference participation, and faculty collaborations. Committed to fostering global competence, the Center for International Studies delivers adaptable degree options, personalized academic guidance, distinguished cross-departmental faculty, collaborative research projects, and international academic exchanges.
There's growing need for professionals skilled in international business, cultural studies, and global relations. The center cultivates global citizenship through transformative domestic and international experiences, encouraging students to critically engage with and positively impact our interconnected world.
The M.A. in International Studies provides interdisciplinary preparation for leadership roles in our interdependent global landscape. By developing expertise in regional studies, technological literacy, communication proficiency, and business strategy, the program shapes future leaders across sectors - from government and education to NGOs and multinational organizations - who can navigate cultural diversity and promote international cooperation in our complex world.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
proficiency in the speaking, reading, and oral comprehension of a modern language other than English as demonstrated by the following:
grade of B or better in modern language course work beyond the second year that was taken within the last three years at an accredited college, university, or language institute.
examination for proficiency levels in reading, speaking, and listening that would place the student beyond the second year of language courses
recent foreign living experience of at least six continuous months in a single non-English-speaking culture outside the U.S.
GRE not required
resume/CV
statement of purpose (2–5 pages) describing the following-
the reasons for considering the international studies program
how it fits into a process of professional development
what the student hopes to accomplish by enrolling in the program
three letters of recommendation from professors
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
proficiency in the speaking, reading, and oral comprehension of a modern language other than English as demonstrated by the following:
grade of B or better in modern language course work beyond the second year that was taken within the last three years at an accredited college, university, or language institute.
examination for proficiency levels in reading, speaking, and listening that would place the student beyond the second year of language courses
recent foreign living experience of at least six continuous months in a single non-English-speaking culture outside the U.S.
GRE not required
resume/CV
statement of purpose (2–5 pages) describing the following-
the reasons for considering the international studies program
how it fits into a process of professional development
what the student hopes to accomplish by enrolling in the program
three letters of recommendation from professors
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
Tuition
USD
13,992