PhD American Studies at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts program in American Studies at Penn State Harrisburg offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying American society and culture. Through coursework and hands-on experiences, students gain valuable knowledge and analytical skills that prepare them for diverse roles in education, government, museums, cultural organizations, and communications. With our flexible study options, including full- or part-time enrollment and evening courses, students can tailor their academic journey to suit their needs.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Duration: 18 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The student is required to take a minimum of 30 (non-thesis) - 33 (thesis) credits in American Studies, including at least 18 credits in the 500 series. Courses include Theory and Methods 1, Seminar in American Studies 2, Projects in American Studies 3.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Master of Arts (M.A.) The M.A. degree program in American Studies accepts students from a wide array of disciplines--particularly art, history, English, sociology, and anthropology--but recommends educational preparation related to the interdisciplinary study of American culture. An applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

Duration: 18 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-admissions/how-to-apply/

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