Overview
The program at Northeastern State University approaches American culture from many directions with a desire to view America as a whole rather than from the perspective of a single discipline. The program draws upon the expertise in a wide range of fields and programs, including:
- Anthropology
- Cherokee and Indigenous Studies
- Communication
- Criminal Justice
- English
- Geography
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Women’s and Gender Studies
Program Details
The Master of Arts in American Studies consists of two (2) core courses in the scope and methods of American Studies. Students then work with a faculty committee to develop an individualized course of study in the following concentrations: American Cultural Studies, American History or American Politics.Graduates of the program find careers in a variety of areas such as education (high-school and community college level), government or civil service, museums, law, communications and business.
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Courses include:
- American Indians Today
- Archaeology of North America
- Indians of the Plains
- American Indian Spirituality
- Crime Theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies American Studies View 456 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.5
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- An approved Application for Graduate Admission.
- One official transcript of all previous coursework. The transcript must be sent directly from the school to the Graduate College Office.
- A minimum of 18 undergraduate semester hours with course grades of “C” or better in subjects which focus predominantly on some aspect of the United States, or in subjects foundational to the study of the American experience.
- A writing sample
Tuition Fee
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International
447 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 447 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
447 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 447 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
197 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 197 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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