Cross-Cultural and Global Studies M.A.

Gain a Global Perspective

University of Houston-Clear Lake's classes use an interdisciplinary approach to consider experiences and inequalities based on race, gender, ethnicity, class, sexuality and nationality. Through the lenses of anthropology, history, geography, literature and sociology, you'll gain new insight into the complexities of national and global culture.

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Build Valuable Skills to Work in a Diverse Society

As a cross-cultural and global studies student in UHCL's College of Human Sciences and Humanities, you'll use a broad range of theories and methodological approaches to explore today's pressing issues. The program offers concentrations in:

• Religions, ethics, values
• Women, gender and sexuality
• Latin American studies
• Culture, health and inequality
• Immigration and refugees

Led by our passionate faculty, you'll gain both theoretical and practical training as you dig deep into complex issues. Graduates of this program have gone on to successful careers in law, education, non-profit agencies and religious organizations. You may also partake in one of several study abroad opportunities, to such places as Egypt, Turkey or Oman. You will finish up with a capstone experience that is either practically oriented in an internship or focused on conducting original research in a thesis or a project.

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Admission Requirements

• Cross-Cultural and Global Studies M.A.
• Application

  A standard university application is required.

• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Recommended last 60-hour GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
• Admission Review Process 

  If the last 60-hour GPA is below a 3.00 or an applicant has not completed a prior advanced degree, student admission files will be sent to the program for individual review.

  Individual Review Requirements: To complete individual review, all required supporting documents must be submitted with your admissions application or by using your E-services account for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student. All E-services account(s) are generated after an application is submitted and processed.
  

  • Statement of Purpose (not to exceed two single-spaced pages): describing the reasons for desiring this degree and how it fits into your career goals.

• How to Apply as a Graduate Student
• How to Apply as an International Graduate Student

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Degree Requirements

Interested in discovering the classes you'll need to take to earn your degree from the College of Human Science and Humanities at University of Houston-Clear Lake? Find out now.

Cross-Cultural and Global Studies, M.A.

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