American Studies

Kennesaw State University

United States of America, Kennesaw

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Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 43,591 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 14, 2023

American Studies

About

Master of Arts in American Studies

The Masters of American Studies at Kennesaw State University is dedicated to crossing boundaries: disciplinary, social, cultural, and institutional. Through these emphases, the program aims to help you develop knowledge about American society and culture that is critical, contextual, and informed by a high degree of personal awareness. The American Studies degree is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, focusing on studying American cultures as they exist locally, regionally, nationally, and transnationally.

With grounding in the content knowledge and methodologies from a range of fields, you will be actively encouraged to pursue an understanding and critical analysis of the history, literature, arts, politics, language, philosophy, and social practices of the multitude of American communities.

With an M.A. in American Studies (MAST), you will examine an interdisciplinary study of American cultures as they exist locally, regionally, nationally, and transnationally. KSU's MAST program introduces you to the most important and innovative scholarships dealing with the United States and the Americas and their role in the world.

Disciplines

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completed online Graduate Application
$60 non-refundable application processing fee*
Official transcripts from each college or university attended. If the institution is outside the U.S., an international credential evaluation will be required. Applicants must not send international transcripts directly to Kennesaw State University.
Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75
Additional requirements by program

*Application fee may vary by program
**For doctoral programs, please complete a new application

NOTE: Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics was formerly Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics. If you apply prior to July 1, apply to MS Applied Statistics and Analytics.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career

What can you do with an American Studies degree?

Hiring organizations consistently seek candidates who possess a collection of "soft skills" acquired through your classes, extracurricular involvement, and experience applicable to any job position. The skills you will learn from a diverse curriculum help make you highly marketable and valuable to potential employers.

Below are potential job titles for graduates from the American Studies degree program at KSU:

Archivist
Librarian
FBI/CIA Agent
Law Enforcement
Biographer

Lawyer
Lobbyist
Journalist
Public Relations Officer
Freelance Writer

Fee Information

Application Fee 60

How to Apply

There is a $60 non-refundable application processing fee*.
New applicants will be asked to create a login for the application portal. This login will also be used to upload documents, check the receipt of supplemental materials and check the status of your application.
The online application should be used:
1. For those seeking admission to The Graduate College for the first time.
2. For previous or current KSU graduate students who are pursuing a different program or degree level (e.g., Certificate, Masters, Specialist, or Doctorate).

NOTE: For those who have been previously enrolled as a KSU Graduate student and wish to continue in the same program**, but have NOT taken classes in the last 3 semesters (your status is inactive), please complete the Readmission Form.

American Studies

Kennesaw State University

United States of America, Kennesaw

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