American Studies MA

American studies is home to an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students committed to rigorous, socially engaged scholarship. We take a global and hemispheric approach to the study of the Americas, examining local cultures, nations and regions within their larger geopolitical contexts. Building on our traditional strengths in American Indian studies, critical race theory, feminism, class analysis and community engagement, we encourage scholarly work on history, politics, visual cultures, literary and oral cultures, environmental and agricultural practices, religions, gender, sexuality, kinship systems, geography, and economics.

Required Core (21 credits)

Select 7 SEM/LEC courses from all Graduate level courses in:

American Studies (AMS)
African and African-American Studies (AAS/TNS)
Canadian Studies (CDN)

Electives & Culminating Experience (11 credits)

Electives

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 32 minimum total credit hours.

Select Graduate Level courses from:
- American Studies (AMS)
- African and African-American Studies (AAS/TNS)
- Canadian Studies (CDN)
Limit of 6 credits of Tutorial Coursework (e.g. Independent Study / Informal Courses)
Limit of 6 credits of coursework from outside these departments

Culminating Experience: Thesis or Project (3-6 credits)

AMS 700TUT - Project Supervision Credits: 1 - 6
AMS 701TUT - MA Thesis Supervision Credits: 1 - 6
AAS 600TUT - Thesis Guid Af Amer St Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 32

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

32 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.