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Program Objectives
Interdisciplinary Fields
Public Scholarship
Master's degree candidates are expected to complete 24 credits of course work, including two core courses and substantial work in at least one interdisciplinary field and six credits of thesis work or internship.
Following are the Master's program graduation requirements:
Courses (24 credits)
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Core courses in the Theory and Methodology
of American Studies Concepts and Interpretations of American Studies (3 credits) Methodological Approaches to American Studies (3 credits) |
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Major Interdisciplinary Field (12 credits) |
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Elective work in other disciplines or interdisciplinary fields (6 credits) |
Thesis Option (6 credits)
Students who choose not to prepare a master's thesis will take an addition 6 credits in electives.
Comprehensive Examination
Students must complete a written comprehensive examination testing their knowledge of American Studies issues covered in the core courses and their field of concentration.
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