The Asian American Studies Department offers a two-year Master of Arts degree program which involves coursework and research that lead to the completion of a graduate thesis or capstone project. The M.A. degree program recognizes the ability of students to make scholarly contributions in their fields of specialization, to undertake advanced research in those areas, and to provide leadership and services to Asian American communities.
Interested students may also engage in a three-year concurrent degree program leading to a Master of Arts in Asian American Studies and either a Master of Public Health (MPH) or a Master of Arts in Asian American Studies and or a Master of Social Work (MSW).
If you would like to find more information regarding the Asian American Studies M.A. Program, you can visit our website at http://www.asianam.ucla.edu. Click on “Graduate Study” and you will find a variety of resources for prospective, entering, and current M.A. students, including a “Frequently Asked Questions” page that details everything you need to know about the application process.
The deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 academic year is December 1, 2024.
There will be two virtual information sessions for prospective students this month. Click on the hyperlinks below to register.
- UCLA Asian American Studies M.A. Info Session, Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10AM-11AM. Register here.
- UCLA Asian American Studies M.A. Info Session, Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10AM-11AM. Register here.
Please email inquiries to Justin Dela Cruz, AASD Student Advisor: justin.delacruz@asianam.ucla.edu.
