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Graduate Certificate in American Studies at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary graduate certificate in U.S. cultures, histories and social formations, open to graduate students across Arts & Sciences and select professional schools. It complements a student's primary degree program.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: American Studies  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

12 credits of graded American Studies coursework, including the required seminar AMST 8001 and approved electives with at least one outside the home department; teaching in American Studies may count toward the certificate.

Career pathways

Enhances academic and professional opportunities, especially for doctoral students broadening their teaching and research profiles.

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Application information

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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