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Bachelor of Central American Studies

California State University, Northridge

  • Northridge, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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California State University, Northridge campus

About the program

Interdisciplinary study of Central American history, literature and arts.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Central American Studies. Apply skills related to Major of 45 units within 120
  • then take surveys of Central American literature and of visual
  • installation and performance arts. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Project Coordinator
  • Sector Research Analyst

Curriculum

  • Major of 45 units within 120. Students begin with an introduction to Central American studies or the Salvadoran experience
  • then take surveys of Central American literature and of visual
  • installation and performance arts
  • fieldwork in Central American communities and one of three seminars.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Freshmen: secondary-school completion with official transcripts and English translations
  • Transfer: college work with 2.0 GPA and required basic-skills courses
  • Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement and passport copy
  • Additional academic criteria: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
  • CSUN converts international GPAs. Transfer: 2.0 overall.

Accepted academic background

Freshmen: secondary-school completion with official transcripts and English translations, transfer: college work with 2.0 GPA and required basic-skills courses, Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement and passport copy

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 61 (3.5 on new scale)
  • PTE Academic 50
  • Duolingo 95

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Financial Support Statement

How to apply

  1. Review the Central American Studies admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$19,632 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusNorthridge
Faculty or schoolCollege of Humanities
DepartmentCentral American and Transborder Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Central American Studies. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    31 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.