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Tuition USD 1,873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,136 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 72 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Kennesaw, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The American Studies at Kennesaw State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the American Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 72 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,136 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Kennesaw, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the American Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. American Studies Scholarship
  2. American Studies Methods
  3. American Social Movements
  4. Historical Period
  5. Public History and Culture
  6. Enterprise & Labor in American Culture
  7. American Cities, Suburbs, and Countryside
  8. Regional Studies
  9. Identities and Social Groups

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be considered for admission to the MAST program, the following application materials must be gathered by submitted to the KSU Graduate Admission Office:
  1. Letter of Application: The letter of application should be in the form of a narrative which describes your educational 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. The letter should be specific to the program and should be 3-5 double-spaced pages in length.
  2. Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate 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.
  3. GRE Scores: The GRE requirement will be waived for those students holding a graduate degree in the humanities or social sciences from an accredited college or university.
  4. GPA: The program minimum is 2.75 for all undergraduate courses from the degree-granting institution, but we expect the class will average above 3.0.
  5. C.V./R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 (Optional).
  6. Letter(s) of Recommendation (Optional).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,136 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,873 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,136 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Kennesaw State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Kennesaw State University

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Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 72 months