Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2020-21 NSU Graduate Catalog Program: American Studies, M.A. Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
American Studies, M.A.OSRHE Program Code: 112 Purpose The Master of Arts in American Studies is an interdisciplinary study of the American experience and culture. The program approaches American culture from many directions with a desire to view America as a whole rather than from the perspective of a single discipline. The program draws upon the expertise in a wide range of fields and programs, including Anthropology, Cherokee and Indigenous Studies, Communication, Criminal Justice, English, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, and Women’s and Gender Studies. The program consists of two (2) core courses in the scope and methods of American Studies. Students then work with a faculty committee to develop an individualized course of study in the following concentrations: American Cultural Studies, American History, or American Politics. Graduates of the program find careers in a variety of areas such as education (high-school and community college level), government or civil service, museums, law, communication, and business. Student Learning Outcomes The following learning outcomes have been established for students earning an MA in American Studies:
Admission, Retention, and GraduationAdmission. Beyond the admission requirements for the Graduate College, admission to the American Studies, M.A. program requires:
Advisement. The Graduate College assigns students an advisor upon admission to graduate studies. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make an appointment with the advisor prior to enrollment to discuss policies and procedures relevant to the degree program. Confering with the student, the advisor develops the plan of study, assists in the selection of classes, and counsels the student. Graduate Advisory Committee - The student’s program will be under the direction of the graduate committee, selected within the first 18 hours of graduate studies. This committee shall consist of 2-3 graduate faculty members representing at least 2 disciplines in the American Studies program. The responsibilities of the committee are as follow:
Retention and Graduation. The candidate for the Master of Arts in American Studies degree must satisfy the following requirements:
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American Studies, M.A. - 36 hours | ||||
Required Courses - 6 hoursThese two courses should be taken early in the student’s program. | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
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AMST 5003 - Theory and Practice in American Studies | ||||
AMST 5833 - American Studies in Perspective | ||||
Electives - 24-27 hoursChoose 24-27 hours from the following concentrations with a minimum of 3 credit hours from each area of concentration. Students may focus remaining hours in the concentration(s) of their choice. Students may petition the program director for permission to count hours not on the following list. Courses of a technical nature and those stressing methodology, administrative procedures, or development of occupational or professional skills do not fall within the scope of the program even if they deal exclusively with American topics. | ||||
A. American Cultural Studies | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
AMST 5213 - Seminar in American Cultural Studies | ||||
AMST 5923 - Seminar in American Studies | ||||
COMM 5523 - Rhetoric of U.S. Women’s Movements | ||||
CR J 5033 - Crime Theory | ||||
CR J 5063 - The Criminal Justice System | ||||
CR J 5073 - Constitutional Criminal Law | ||||
CR J 5143 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice | ||||
CR J 5233 - Native American Law & Justice | ||||
B. American History | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
AMST 5413 - Seminar in American Historical Studies | ||||
AMST 5853 - Literature and American History | ||||
AMST 5923 - Seminar in American Studies | ||||
HIST 5403 - Contemporary American History | ||||
HIST 5430 - Seminar: U.S. History | ||||
C. American Politics | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
AMST 5013 - Seminar in American Politics | ||||
AMST 5023 - Seminar in American Philosophy and the Law | ||||
AMST 5033 - Seminar in American Policy | ||||
AMST 5613 - Seminar in American Political Studies | ||||
AMST 5923 - Seminar in American Studies | ||||
M S 5753 - Media and Politics | ||||
Thesis (6 hrs) or Public Internship & Comprehensive Exam (3 hrs)3-6 hours. A student pursuing the Master of Arts in American Studies must either write a thesis or complete a public internship in American Studies. | ||||
Thesis | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
AMST 5980 - Thesis | ||||
Public Internship Option and Comprehensive Examination | ||||
Course Name | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |
AMST 5993 - Public Internship in American Studies | ||||
Program NotesA maximum of nine hours may be completed from advisor-approved courses offered at the 4000 level. A grade of B or better must be earned in any applicable 4000-level courses. | ||||
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