Program

The graduate program in American Studies educates students to become knowledgeable and productive scholars who will contribute significantly to a wide range of academic, cultural, and public institutions.

The curriculum is designed to:

To train scholars in the theory and methodology of interdisciplinary study
To develop research skills enabling them to draw upon and contribute to the collections, archives, and resources of the universities and political and cultural institutions and constituencies of the region
To foster new scholarship that contributes to the advancement of understanding of American society's heterodox identities, institutions, and culture
To encourage the original and creative articulation of research and scholarly contributions to diverse audiences, including other scholars in the academy; undergraduate and graduate students; scholars and professionals in cultural institutions in the public sector; and the general public, through a variety of media

For more details on the procedures, policies, and requirements of the American Studies program, please see the Graduate Student Handbook.