Since the mission of the program is to provide students with the skills necessary to pursue successful acting careers, every effort is made to facilitate the transition into the profession. The program’s showcase presentations in New York and Los Angeles have been highly
law. Full-time students typically need two years to complete the program. Part-time study is also welcomed and accommodated by a schedule that offers most graduate classes one evening per week. The goals of the program are to allow students to pursue advanced understanding of
effective in helping graduates establish successful acting careers in film, television, Broadway and regional theaters.
history and to enhance their career options.
Master of Arts (MA) in History
The Department of History at the University of San Diego offers a Master of Arts degree emphasizing both public history and the study of the U.S. West and Southwest. This 30-unit master’s program is open to students who wish to study public history or the presentation of historical knowledge to a general public audience. It is also open to students who are interested in traditional academic history, especially teaching, and who wish to broaden their educational background. Graduate units may also be transferred into doctoral programs. The program is supervised by history faculty, and eight of the 10 required courses involve seminars in the department. The two remaining courses are selected by the student from historically oriented courses in the fields of political science, international relations, art history, theology and religious studies, literature, anthropology, ethnic studies, sociology, education, business administration and
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Students who complete the program go on to work in secondary schools and community colleges, law or business offices, archives, museums, historic sites, state and local historical agencies, newspapers, businesses, trade and labor organizations, and all levels of government. Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
The Master of Arts in International Relations at USD offers a 30-unit curriculum of comparative politics and international relations. The program is structured around academic and professional preparation for students interested in international careers. The academic core of the program consists of small seminars taught by accomplished faculty in various subfields of global affairs. The coursework is intellectually rigorous and emphasizes analytical, writing and research skills, as well as general international competence and sophistication. The professional dimension of the program is developed in regular semester seminars, in short courses
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involving international travel and focused professional workshops, and in collaboration with other graduate programs at USD in law, business, history, and peace and justice. The curriculum includes summer courses and can be completed in 12
to 16 months by full-time students. Part-time students are accommodated by a schedule that convenes most seminars one evening per week. The department has a modest amount of scholarship money that is awarded on the basis of academic merit; the university offers financial aid, including a 15 percent tuition discount for military students. The program concludes with a capstone paper and presentation to a university audience. Graduates from the program have moved into careers in the military, in government (especially in intelligence, law enforcement, and diplomacy), in the nonprofit and private sectors, and in higher education, including matriculation into PhD programs. USD is nationally ranked and recognized for its international excellence; the MAIR program is among its several successful and innovative programs. Master of Science (MS) in Marine Science
USD’s Marine Science and Environmental Studies Department offers graduate work leading to the degree of Master of Science in Marine Science, which is based largely on research and provides graduate students with an