Purdue University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.- American Studies;, Ph.D.- American Studies

Program Description:

Purdue’s graduate American Studies Program offers a wide range of course and seminar work leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. The program is designed for students of demonstrated abilities in many kinds of undergraduate study who have interdisciplinary interests. The curriculum on both levels encourages students to tailor their studies to their own interdisciplinary concerns. The following guidelines describe the requirements for master’s and doctoral students and are designed to introduce our program and to assist students in planning their graduate study. Included are “Check Lists” which summarize the requirements for both degrees. Additional information concerning Graduate School requirements and deadlines is provided in the Graduate School Bulletin which also offers a complete listing of American Studies courses.

Accreditation:

Purdue University is an accredited member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

International Student Requirements:

GRE and TOEFL; TOEFL score of 550 or better

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

336 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

9478 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

27646 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above