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10 Master's degrees offered by the university

Philosophy
The Philosophy graduate programme at California State University Long Beach offers rigorous philosophical training in a supportive environment, and is ideal for those who are looking to be more competitive in pursuing doctoral studies (either in Philosophy or related fields), as well as those seeking only a terminal MA.

Art - Art History
At the Art - Art History programme from California State University Long Beach is providing advanced analytical and communication skills broadly applicable to numerous careers.

Creative Writing
Since the late 1960s, California State University Long Beach has promoted the value and significance of Creative Writing as part of its educational mission. Building on a thriving undergraduate programme, CSULB welcomed its first class of MFA students in Creative Writing in 1995.

English
The English degree at California State University Long Beach is designed to broaden students’ knowledge and understanding of the literary and rhetorical traditions of writing in English, as well as to provide the opportunity for intensive study in one or more specialized area(s) of literature or rhetoric and composition.

History
This History programme at California State University Long Beach is ideal for students planning to pursue Ph.Ds., for secondary teachers, for professionals seeking a graduate degree, and for lifelong learners.

Linguistics - General Linguistics
The Linguistics - General Linguistics option at California State University Long Beach is designed for students who would like a broad background in the study of language structure and usage.

Linguistics - Special Concentration
The Linguistics - Special Concentration option at California State University Long Beach allows a student to plan an individualized course of study around a special interest. Recent students have designed special concentrations in Psycholinguistics, Computational Linguistics, teaching Spanish, teaching Japanese, and teaching Chinese.

Linguistics - Language and Culture
The Linguistics - Language and Culture option at California State University Long Beach allows students to take courses both in Linguistics and Anthropology that deal with theory, research, and applications in the area of language study from a cultural/anthropological point of view.

Linguistics - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
The Linguistics - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages option at California State University Long Beach is designed for students interested in teaching English to speakers of other languages and who wish to pursue further graduate study or obtain a terminal degree.

Religious Studies
The programme in Religious Studies at California State University Long Beach develops students' critical understanding of the forms of religious phenomena in their cultural and historical contexts and a sensitivity to different value systems. The programme provides students with an introduction to the major religious traditions and to religion in the modern world.