Cultural Studies Certificate at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary graduate certificates in Cultural Studies that complement degree work in traditional disciplines: a Master's Certificate and a PhD Certificate (a student may earn one, not both). They are open to any student in good standing in a graduate or professional programme at the University of Pittsburgh.

Faculty: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Cultural Studies Program | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

One required course, CLST 2050 Common Seminar (3 credits, offered each spring), plus at least three further CLST courses for the Master's Certificate or five for the PhD Certificate, distributed across four course categories covering theory of texts, formation of disciplines and institutions, cultural antagonisms and crises, and discipline-based designated courses. Reading proficiency in one non-English language is also required.

Career pathways

Certificate holders work in university teaching and research, the arts, culture industries, government service and public administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to students enrolled and in good academic standing in a graduate or professional programme at Pitt. The Master's Certificate is granted only after all requirements of the home MA (or equivalent) degree are complete; the PhD Certificate is open once the student has been admitted to candidacy for the PhD.

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