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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Cross-Cultural and Global Studies, M.A.
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The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Cross-Cultural Studies and Global Studies examines the relationships among culture, diversity, and power in the U.S. and in a global context. The program emphasizes the study of differences and inequalities structured by race, gender, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and nationality. It develops an understanding of social and political conflict and strategies of conflict resolution. Cross-Cultural and Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program drawing from disciplines as diverse as Anthropology, History, Literature, and Sociology. By exploring similar questions in diverse disciplines and using a range of methodological approaches, students gain an understanding of the complexities of culture and diversity. The program emphasizes religion, gender, human rights, and immigration. Focusing on contemporary and historical issues, courses provide theoretical and practical training that may be applied in a variety of fields, including non-profit, legal, service, religious, and educational institutions.
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Core Requirements (9 hours)
Foundation Courses (6 hours)
For CRCL 5033 , the following course may be substituted: SOCI 5236 .
Area Studies (3 hours)
These courses address cultural and historic aspects of populations in specific geographic regions as well as immigrants and refugees living in Houston and throughout U.S. For CRCL 5537, the following course may be substituted: ANTH 5537 .
Program Courses (6 hours)
For SOCI 5333 , the following course may be substituted: PSYC 5534. Area Studies or Foundation courses may satisfy this requirement.
Select ONE (6 hours)
Students are encouraged to select the internship option (CRCL 6739 ). Students must contact the internship coordinator or thesis/project adviser the semester before beginning an internship, project, or thesis for approval and registration.
Courses
Students selecting the coursework option instead of the master’s thesis, project, or internship will complete 30 hours of courses plus the zero-credit course below:
Electives (6 hours)
To complete the additional 6 hours of coursework, students may take additional program, foundation, or area studies courses, or select from the following electives. Concentrations
In order to organize their studies, explore a specific topic, and prepare for careers, students may select one of the following concentrations. Religions, Ethics, Values
Select THREE of the following courses:. For CRCL 5033 , the following course may be substituted: SOCI 5236 CRCL 5931 may be selected only when the topic is either “Islam in Society” or “Religions in Dialogue.”
Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Select THREE of the following courses: HIST 5232 may be selected only when the topic is “American Feminisms.”
Latin American Studies
Select THREE of the following courses: Only one of the following courses may count for credit in this concentration: ANTH 5333 or CRCL 5232 . WGST 5931 may be selected only when the topic is “Latina and Latin American Feminisms.”
Culture, Health, and Inequality
Select THREE of the following courses: Immigration and Refugees
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