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 A Master of Arts is offered in
American studies. This program involves courses offered in the
summers and in the evenings during the fall and spring terms.
Studies include economics, political science, history of the United
States, literature of the United States, American moral traditions,
and elective courses involving the American experience.
Prerequisites
As a general rule, it will be expected that the applicants for
the master’s degree in American studies will have completed an
undergraduate major in one of the five basic disciplines of the
American studies program: economics, English, history, religion, or
political science.
Course Requirements
The Master of Arts in American studies is a thirty-six-unit
degree. The degree program consists of seven mandatory core courses
and two elective courses. The following core courses are required of
all students:
Examinations and Final Requirements
Each student must satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination
which covers all areas of course work in the in the program. The
capstone reading course will assist the student in integrating the
course work completed and serve as preparation for the comprehensive
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