American Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

的 美国研究系 at Saint Louis University provides a systematically interdisciplinary approach to studying the cultures of the United States and the critical analysis of their historical and contemporary evolutions through the graduate certificate in American studies.

We train students in the skills of clear thinking, 写作和口语, as well as the abilities associated with interpreting literary texts, evaluating historical documents and artifacts, applying humanistic and social scientific methods and theoretical approaches, reflecting ethically on the problems and issues raised in the classroom. 作为一个跨学科领域, American studies courses and curricula often connect academic study to community institutions, 组织和人群.  

的 graduate certificate offers coursework in the growing and vibrant interdisciplinary study of American history and culture for current 博彩网址大全 students enrolled in other master's, doctoral or professional postgraduate programs at 博彩网址大全. American studies is an 80-year-old field with its own organizations, 期刊, 经典和方法论. 但在实际层面上, lines between American studies and cognate fields are often crossed, 尤其是在就业市场.  

作为一个独立的项目, a graduate certificate in American studies can offer professional development or targeted post-graduate training.  

课程概述

的 graduate certificate in American studies requires three courses, 一门必修课，两门选修课, 还有一个小时的笔试. 

实地考察和研究机会

American studies courses offer an array of guided research methodologies and topics, 包括档案, 文学与电影, 传媒及文化研究, 视觉研究和其他.

职业生涯

A graduate certificate in American studies can enhance a postgraduate degree in a traditional field for academic and public-facing jobs.   

博彩网址大全要求

Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a humanities or social science area; additional prerequisite work may be required at the department's discretion.

应用程序需求

Students currently enrolled in a graduate program at 博彩网址大全 can apply through 请愿书.

External students applying for the stand-alone certificate should submit the following materials:

• 申请表格(不收费)
• 成绩单(s)
• 两封推荐信
• 简历或简历
• 500-1000字的目标陈述

博彩网址大全截止日期即将到来.

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:

• 演示 英语语言能力
• 学习成绩, 英文翻译, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
  • 参加的课程和/或讲座
  • 实际实验室工作
  • 可达到的最高和最低分数
  • 的 grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
  • 获得的荣誉或学位.
• 接受WES和ECE成绩单.
• In order to be issued an I-20 for your F-1 visa application, 学生必须提交财务文件. Proof of financial support that must include:
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University

American Studies Application Review Process

A faculty committee reviews all applications.

学费

可能会收取额外费用. 其他资源如下:

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Scholarships, Assistantships and Financial Aid

For priority consideration for a graduate assistantship, apply by the program admission deadlines listed. Fellowships and assistantships provide a stipend and may include health insurance and a tuition scholarship for the duration of the award. 

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1. Graduates will be able to apply the major practices, theories or research methodologies in American studies.
2. Graduates will be able to articulate arguments or explanations to a disciplinary audience in written forms.

Non-Course需求

ASTD 5000 is followed by a certificate exam. 

延续标准

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.在所有的研究生/专业课程中.

路线图s are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. 转移学分可能会改变路线图.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. 需求, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Certificate-Seeking学生

去的学生

For additional information regarding admissions and graduate programs in American studies, 请联系 美国.studies@knightlee.net.

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