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PhD American Studies at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme training scholar-activists in American Studies as an interdisciplinary tradition, combining scholarly depth, interdisciplinary breadth and creative exploration. Fields include U.S. literatures, cultural and social history, critical race and ethnic studies, film studies, visual culture, music studies, leisure studies and cultural anthropology.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 90 credit hours  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

Core: AMST G603 Introduction to American Studies, G604 Perspectives, a G620 Colloquium, and at least four 700-level courses including G751; doctoral minor of 12 credits, qualifying exam, prospectus, dissertation and public defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (MA optional); cumulative GPA of 3.2 and major GPA of 3.5 or above; three letters of recommendation from faculty; writing sample and brief personal statement. Approved by the Graduate Affairs Committee.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 90 credit hours

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