马塞诸斯州大学波士顿

美国研究硕士

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Unpack America's social and cultural movements through 研究, analysis, and group discussion.

马塞诸斯州大学波士顿's 美国研究硕士 has earned a national reputation as one of the top master’s programs in the field. With tools adapted from cultural and social 历史, 电影和流行音乐研究, 批判种族和民族研究, 酷儿理论, this program encourages students to immerse in one year of core courses and one year of guided study and 研究. 马塞诸斯州大学波士顿’s longstanding commitment to the study of power dynamics in the culture of the United States has been energized by emerging formations in the field—ranging from transnational and postcolonial frames to sound studies and critical tourism studies.

在这个节目中,你将:

  • Gain a comprehensive knowledge of American 历史, 文学, 艺术, 和文化, examining their interconnectedness and the ways in which they shape and reflect the American experience
  • Develop advanced 研究 and analytical skills, enabling you to critically analyze primary sources, 解读文化文本, and engage in scholarly discourse on topics related to American studies
  • Hone your ability to think critically, 有效沟通, 并且连贯地表达你的想法, preparing you for further academic pursuits or professional careers in fields such as education, 研究, 公共政策, 或者文化遗产

职业的可能性

Conduct in-depth 研究 on American 历史, 文学, or culture for academic institutions, 智库, 文化组织, 或者政府机构. Develop and implement educational programs and curricula focused on American studies for schools, 大学, 或者非营利组织. Or, apply your knowledge of American 历史, 社会, 和文化 to analyze and inform policy decisions. These are just a few of the possibilities.

成为一个(n):

  • 研究员
  • 博物馆馆长
  • 教育协调员
  • 文化项目经理
  • 政策分析
  • 媒体/传播专员

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如何申请

申请人必须符合 general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program-specific requirements:

  • 本科GPA不低于3分.在适当的课程中 
  • 两封推荐信
  • A writing sample demonstrating analytic ability in fields relevant to American Studies

最后期限 & 成本

最后期限: March 1 (priority deadline; applications received by this date will receive preference for admissions review and allocation of available funding) and June 1 (final deadline) for fall; November 1 (priority deadline) or December 1 (final deadline) for spring.

Note: We will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025.

申请费: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. 马塞诸斯州大学波士顿 alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.

估算您的项目成本: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the 研究生课程费用计算器.

项目成本信息: For more detailed information on costs, please visit the 财务主管的网站 或者发邮件给 Bursar@vbj4.com. 请参考 研究生助学金 for more information on financial aid.

课程

核心课程(18学分)

  • AMST 601 -介绍美国研究 3信贷(年代)
  • AMST 602L - American Society and Political Culture: 1600-1865 3信贷(年代)
  • AMST 603 - Modern Political, Social, and Cultural History 3信贷(年代)
  • AMST 604 - Gender and Sexuality in US History and Culture 3信贷(年代)
  • AMST 605 - Ethnicity, Race, and Nationality 3信贷(年代)
  • AMST 606 - Studies in Popular Culture & 技术 3信贷(年代)

选修课(9学分)

Complete three graduate-level courses drawn from American studies, 人类学, 英语, 妇女研究, 非洲研究, 政治, 历史, 以及公共政策, with approval from the graduate program director.

期末专题课程(3学分)

  • AMST 688 -期末项目 3 - 6学分(s)

毕业标准

Complete 30 credits from ten courses including six core courses, 三个选修课, 还有一门期末专题课程.

顶石: Completion of a final project based on original 研究. Students may choose to do a curriculum unit, which entails doing 研究 culminating in the presentation of a relevant and useful pedagogical document for secondary school teachers.

诉讼时效: 五年.

联系

Graduate Program Director Aaron Lecklider
亚伦.莱克里德[呆若木鸡.edu
(617) 287-6771

Administrative Assistant Shauna Manning
绍纳.曼宁[在]麻木.edu
(617) 287-6776

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美国研究系

马塞诸斯州大学波士顿's Dep艺术ment of American Studies in the 文理学院 cultivates an understanding of US social, 政治, and cultural movements; the place of empire within US 历史; the role of race, 性别, class, 性, and empire in US culture and 社会; and the 历史, 理论, and methods used to examine these areas.

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认识我们的教师

The American Studies faculty is comprised of eight members. These nationally recognized faculty teach all core courses for the master’s program in American Studies. They each have a strong record of accomplishment that includes books published by top-tier academic publishers, 艺术icles published in scholarly journals and major publications, visibility as noted public intellectuals, and regular p艺术icipation in national conferences. We welcome you to contact any of graduate faculty to find out more about their work and teaching or to discuss goals for the program.

美国研究系教师包括:

 

认识全体教员 & 讲师

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文理学院

Learn more about the faculty, 研究, and programs that make up our 文理学院.

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