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MA American Studies at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

Note: The American Studies graduate program does not accept applications directly to the MA; rather, the MA is an additional or alternative credential for students admitted to the American Studies PhD program. The American Studies graduate program is an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental program. The graduate faculty consists of core American Studies faculty members and graduate faculty members drawn from a wide number of departments.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 3 years / Plan B 30 credits; Plan C 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses, Core Areas, Research Seminars, Concentration Area Courses, Cultural Pluralism Course. All courses are selected in consultation with the student's advisor and the director of graduate studies. "Major" courses are defined as any courses that American Studies deems appropriate to the student's area of study, due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate major in a field related to American Studies or other preparation acceptable to the American Studies admissions committee. Note: The American Studies graduate program does not accept applications directly to the MA; rather, the MA is an additional or alternative credential for students admitted to the American Studies PhD program. The application deadline is December 1 of the year prior to intended entry. Refer to the program website for application procedures and additional information. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 3 years / Plan B 30 credits; Plan C 30 credits

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