Graduate Studies
Cultural, Social, and Political Thought
The concentration in Cultural, Social, and Political Thought is available to students in either the MA or PhD programs. It gives students the opportunity to grapple with the big thinkers and big issues of our time, in a context that puts aside disciplinary boundaries, and encourages intellectual exploration and critique. It features a small cohort of committed students who want to take theory and its applications to the next level of sophistication and critique. Please note that the concentration is highly theoretical, and does not offer much in the way of case studies or concrete empirical studies.
MA students who do the CSPT concentration must complete the Thesis Option in English, including 4.5 units of English courses and 3.0 units of CSPT or equivalent courses; their thesis must also have a substantial theoretical component.
PhD students who do the CSPT concentration must take at least 1.5 of their total six units in CSPT or equivalent courses; their dissertation must also have a substantial theoretical component.
Interested students should apply at the same time as they apply for entry into either the MA or PhD; do not wait for admission before applying. Please visit the CSPT web site for more information.