Program Overview

American Studies PhD

College of Arts and Sciences

Program Description

American studies is home to an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students committed to rigorous, socially engaged scholarship. We take a global and hemispheric approach to the study of the Americas, examining local cultures, nations and regions within their larger geopolitical contexts. Building on our traditional strengths in American Indian studies, critical race theory, feminism, class analysis and community engagement, we encourage scholarly work on history, politics, visual cultures, literary and oral cultures, environmental and agricultural practices, religions, gender, sexuality, kinship systems, geography, and economics.

Program Requirements

• Program Requirements: 72 Hours
• Time-to-Degree: 5 Years
• Application Fee: $75
• Admission Tests: GRE

Instruction Method

• In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

• Full Time

Program Metrics

• This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).
• At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.