The Graduate Certificate in American Studies, which is administered by the Department of History, is designed for students who wish to study the culture, history, and civilization of the United States from an inter– and multidisciplinary perspective. Students may pursue the program to complement disciplinary master’s or doctoral degree programs such as English, History, Anthropology, African American and African Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theatre, Music, or History of Art. Students who are enrolled in the program explore the techniques, materials, and perspectives of American studies, American history, and American literature, as well as other related disciplines or thematic units.
The certificate is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs at Michigan State University. Students must meet the requirements of the certificate specified below, in addition to the requirements for the student’s primary degree program.
The student's program of study must be approved the Graduate Chairperson in the Department of History.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in American Studies
Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits, of which 6 credits must come from units other than the student’s primary degree program. Students pursuing a dual degree, 6 credits must come from units other than the student’s two degree programs.
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Complete one of the following courses (3 credits): |
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HST |
800 |
Historiography of the United States to 1865 |
3 |
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HST |
801 |
Historiography of the United States Since 1865 |
3 |
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HST |
807 |
Readings in Early American and U.S. History |
3 |
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Complete one of the following courses (3 credits): |
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ENG |
818 |
Studies in Genre and Media |
3 |
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ENG |
819 |
Special Topics in Language and Literature |
3 |
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ENG |
826 |
Special Topics Seminar |
3 |
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Complete 6 credits in course work from English, History, Anthropology, African American and African Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theatre, Music, or History of Art. A list of approved courses is available in the Department of History. Courses, if appropriate, may be used from other departments with approval of the Graduate Chairperson. |
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