2009-2010 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

American Civilization and Culture


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Note: This program is for international students only.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for enrollment in the program leading to the Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) in American Civilization and Culture should present the following:

  1. B.A., B.S. or equivalent degree offered by a foreign university.

  2. Demonstrated command of written and spoken English as verified by the appropriate scores on the TOEFL Examination.

Program Requirements


  1. A total of 18 hours of graduate course work.
  2. Twelve hours of an approved interdisciplinary concentration with a demonstrable coherence and direction such as:

    American History or Government
    American Social and Economic History
    American and English Literature
    American Literature
    Foundations of American Education
    American Institutions

  3. Six hours of graduate course electives in American civilization and culture to be selected in consultation with the advisor.
  4. At least six credit hours of course work at the 600-level.
  5. A minimum B (3.0) grade point average in courses taken to complete the program, with no grade below a C- counting toward certificate requirements.
  6. Additional requirements: Students must meet any specific prerequisites for any course they wish to take or obtain special permission of the instructor and the department chair concerned. Special permission may require a diagnostic examination.

    The specific course components of each student’s program of study must be approved by the faculty advisor and the dean of the student’s school.

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