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.

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

So, have we convinced you that University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities is the next step in your pursuit of academic success? Learn what it takes to be admitted to help you reach your educational goals.

• Graduate Requirements
• International Student Requirements

• Cross-Cultural and Global Studies
• Application
  Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA obtain in the last 60 hours
  • If below a 3.0 GPA, use the Admission Formula:
    • (Last 60 GPA X 24) + Verbal GRE Score + Quantitative GRE Score = 350 or above we admit
  • GRE Requirements:
    • For Fall 2022 only, the GRE will be waived. The GRE waiver will be automatically applied after successful submission of the admission application.
    • If the last 60-hour GPA is below a 3.00, student admission files will be sent to the program for individual review. Students may still submit a GRE and use the admission formula to gain acceptance into the program. 
    • If planning to apply for a future semester, the GRE may be waived with a 3.0 GPA obtained in the last 60 credit hours or hold a doctorate degree.
    • If required, General GRE Exam, www.gre.org.
    • UHCL GRE Code: 6916
• 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.
  
  

  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.

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Degree Requirements

Interested in discovering the sort of classes you’ll need to take in order 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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Cost Information

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