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9 Master's degrees offered by the university
Interdisciplinary Studies
The College of Graduate Studies at San José State University offers an Advanced Communication(s) and Research Methods Certificate and an Interdisciplinary Studies MA/MS degree. Both programs provide a high degree of flexibility for students to explore their own academic program interests to meet their professional goals.
English
The English program at San José State University is committed to providing broad coverage of our literary heritage and ensures this through a variety of coursework and the comprehensive examinations which complete the degree.
Philosophy
The Philosophy program at San José State University offers three plans for pursuing the program: Thesis plan, Reading Intensive plan and Applied Philosophy Project plan.
Applied Anthropology
The Applied Anthropology MA program from San José State University is designed to help students develop skills in applying or using anthropological knowledge which can be used across a wide range of careers.
History
The History MA program at San José State University is designed to strengthen students’ depth and breadth of historical knowledge and requires those who study the past at an advanced level to move beyond the acquisition of content knowledge and develop the more complex skills and habits of mind associated with historiography-including synthesis, analysis, and evaluation.
History - History Education
The History - History Education MA program at San José State University is designed for middle and secondary school social science teachers.
Spanish
Spanish from San José State University offers students the opportunity to pursue studies in Hispanic literature, linguistics, and culture.
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing program at San José State University is a dual-genre program with concentrations in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and playwriting/screenwriting.
Chicana and Chicano Studies
The Chicana and Chicano Studies is an interdisciplinary program offered at San José State University focusing on the racialization, experiences, issues and cultural productions of Chicanas and Chicanos.