Location:

Kennesaw, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

American Studies

Program Overview

Program Description:

The American Studies program at Kennesaw State University dedicates itself to crossing boundaries: disciplinary, social, cultural, institutional. The program is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, focusing on the study of American cultures as they exist locally, regionally, nationally, and trans-nationally. With grounding in the content knowledge base and methodologies from a range of fields, students are 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. Through the use of project-based learning linked to their own professional development needs, interests, and abilities, the program engages students in an exchange of learning and service in local communities and abroad.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Kennesaw State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees. Inquiries related to the university’s accreditation by the Commission may be directed to COC/SACS, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, website: http://www.sacscoc.org. Questions related to admissions and the policies, programs, and practices of KSU should be directed to the university’s offices, catalogs, publications, or websites.

Requirements:

Online Graduate Application – There is a nonrefundable $60 fee. Transcripts GRE Score Report – minimum score is 900 GPA – minimum is 2.75 for all undergraduate courses Letter of Application – Should be in the form of a narrative which describes your education and/or professional background, your future goals, and how admission into the American Studies M.A. Program at Kennesaw State University will help you accomplish these goals. Writing Sample – This can be a paper you submitted for a previous class, however, it should be consistent with the Graduate Application Procedures and Checklist.

International Requirements:

International Students (Visa and Green Card holders) – Please go to our website for additional requirements.