GBLSOC:MA - Master of Arts in Global and Sociocultural Studies
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Admissions Requirements for the Master of Arts (MA) in Global and Sociocultural Studies
(1) Application form
--Admissions Office: https://fiuonline.fiu.edu/admissions/
(2) Please send to the University’s Admission Office:
--Official transcripts from previous undergraduate and graduate programs. The minimum requirements are a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 in undergraduate courses and a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in any prior graduate courses.
--Applicants from non-English speaking countries, including internationally educated American students, must demonstrate proficiency in English. Please refer to the Admissions English Proficiency criteria at https://admissions.fiu.edu/international/graduate-school/english-language-proficiency/index.html.
(3) Additionally, please submit through the University’s Admissions portal.
--Personal Statement (maximum of two single-spaced pages): describing your background, career goals and why you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree with GSS
--One or more writing samples: course papers, thesis chapters, or other examples of writing and analytical abilities.
--Unofficial (such as photocopied) copies of the academic transcripts, and TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable.
(4) Two letters of reference that comment on your potential for success in graduate studies and beyond.
(5) Application Deadline: Students are admitted to begin the program in the fall semester only. The application deadline is June 1.
Transfer of Credits
Credits may be transferred in accordance with the FIU Graduate Policies and Procedures Manual (see https://policies.fiu.edu/policy/128). While a student may transfer credits into the program, the substitution of transferred credits for specific core and substantive area requirements is not generally allowed. A student seeking to transfer credits must submit a written petition to the Graduate Program Director detailing the courses and hours of credit s/he is seeking to transfer. In addition, students requesting substitution of transferred credits for program requirements must include supporting documentation as part of the petition. The screening and initial decision regarding transferring of credit and substitution will be made by the Graduate Program Director and the Graduate Program Committee. Final approval will be made by the University Graduate School.
There are no majors associated with this program.
Students completing the MA degree may choose to complete this track or the traditional MA in Global and Sociocultural Studies degree. The track includes the Common Core Requirements plus additional credits in the interdisciplinary social science research field of study.
Students must select at least three of the following courses, or other methods/research design courses inside or outside GSS, if approved by the Graduate Program Director.