Master of Arts in American Studies

The Masters of American Studies at 成人直播 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.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Face-to-Face

Number of Credits Hours: 30 Total Hours

Entry Terms:  Fall, Spring, Summer

Time to Complete: Two-year Program
 
Application Deadlines:
  • Fall, July 1st
  • Spring, November 1st
  • Summer, April 1st 
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Admissions Requirements

  • Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
  • Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.  
  • Bachelor鈥檚 degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university
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Additional Program Requirements:

  • Statement of purpose in the form of a narrative which describes your educational and/or professional background, your future goals, and how admission into the American Studies MA program at 成人直播 will help you accomplish these goals. 
  • Writing sample demonstrating the writing skills you have developed as a student and/or professional. The sample should be relevant to the field of American Studies, broadly defined, and it should be refined and revised to fit within 5-7 double-spaced pages. 
  • Two letters of recommendation: One from a faculty member 
  • Resume or professional vitae (Optional) 

American Studies Degree Benefits at Kennesaw State

  • Top 20

    Schools in the U.S. that students want to attend reported by U.S. News and World Report

  • 7,100+

    Companies recruited students and alumni from 成人直播 in 2020

  • Four Clusters 鈥� As part of your course of study, you will have the opportunity to choose from four areas of study, including historical studies, place and identity, cultural production, and transnational.
  • Curriculum Choices 鈥� You will have the opportunity to choose from study abroad, internship, or an applied research project as a part of your curriculum.

What can you do with an American Studies degree?

Hiring organizations consistently seek candidates who possess a collection of 鈥渟oft skills鈥� 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 成人直播:

  • Archivist
  • Librarian
  • FBI/CIA Agent
  • Law Enforcement
  • Biographer
  • Lawyer
  • Lobbyist
  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Freelance Writer

American Studies Salary and Career Information

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Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

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Interdisciplinary Studies Department
385 Cobb Ave., #2208
Horace W. Sturgis Library (401)
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
 
Phone: (470) 578-2431

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