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California State University, Chico
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Social Science MA

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  • Program Type

    Graduate

  • Delivery Type

    On Campus

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Students focused on the diverse relationships between environment and the community will find what they are looking for in our MA in Social Science program. You’ll focus on just and sustainable solutions the complexities of the social challenges our world faces today, from racial injustice to environmental harms and socioeconomic disparities.

Using intersectional lenses to examine the scales of power, privilege, and identity, you’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort that narrows in on topics of their choice with spotlights on psychology, economics, anthropology, political science, and more.

Create a Better Tomorrow

Students in this program will have focused coursework related to their specific areas of interest in the behavioral and social sciences. Pick a specific interdisciplinary theme, topic or problem, and dive right in to match your big-picture goals.

Imagine the Possibilities

This graduate program will prepare you with the in-demand skills for myriad types of jobs. Our alumni have gone on to work in university administration and student services staff, as grant writers and nonprofit directors, civil servants and teachers. And some take their education to the next level by following it with a PhD program.

$60k

Median starting annual salary

10%

Faster job outlook

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Service Meets Learning

From school sites to nursing homes and the university environment itself, internships abound in Chico and our greater North State service area for students who want to conduct research or engage in direct learning opportunities as part of their education.

Additional Information

All prospective students must first apply for graduate admissions through Cal State Apply. Supplementary materials will either be collected electronically via Cal State Apply or sent directly to the program department. 

Application Deadlines
Fall: April 1 (March 1 for international applicants)
Spring: November 1 (October 1 for international applicants)

Supplemental Materials

  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose 
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Graduate students can qualify for traditional financial aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

Scholarship Opportunities

California State University, Chico, provides merit and scholarship awards to deserving students for graduate studies, and many go unfilled. Scholarships are provided based on a variety of criteria, including academic merit, financial need, participation in clubs and activities, volunteer and community involvement, major and career goals, etc.

You can still pursue this degree if your undergraduate degree was in a different field. Occasionally, it may require some prerequisites to bring you up to speed. Talk to the graduate coordinator for details.

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