Lehigh University College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs American Studies Arts & Sciences Graduate Programs Office, 213 Maginnes Hall Bethlehem, PA 18015-3094 US   Phone: 1-610-758-4745   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-American Studies: Interdisciplinary Program On Campus   Since the early 1960s, when Lehigh University established its undergraduate program, American Studies has been a salient part of the offerings of the college of Arts and Sciences. It has graduated hundreds of students who have gone on to a wide range of careers. This new M.A. program builds on that achievement and on the College of Arts and Sciences faculty members who are particularly strong -- both in teaching and research -- in the disciplines associate with American studies: history, literature, political science, sociology, and religion studies. In addition to those areas, among the areas of specialization of the faculty in the American Studies program are science, technology and society; colonial America; gender and sexuality; Africana studies; religious or political thought; American politics, popular culture, film and media studies. The American Studies graduate program grew out of student, faculty and community interest. A primary goal is to appeal to students who want to continue in graduate training in one of the component disciplines and yet feel an interdisciplinary base for understanding American culture is necessary.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 928  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1188  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $990  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17820  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable