Laramie,
WY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in American Studies in Laramie United States | University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming
|
Laramie United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,340
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The American Studies M.A. is an interdisciplinary degree focused on professional growth within a supportive academic environment. It leverages students' research passions, achievements, backgrounds, and career aspirations while engaging with American cultural frameworks both historical and contemporary. Graduates often advance into specialized fields like law, education, writing, or library science, continue toward PhDs in American Studies or related disciplines (including ethnic studies, literature, history, and more), or enter public sector roles at museums, heritage sites, and nonprofit organizations.
This two-year full-time program concludes with either a Plan A Thesis or Plan B portfolio project. We accommodate part-time students balancing other commitments and actively support creative, forward-thinking project formats that align with students' professional trajectories in American studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Three letters of recommendation All three letters of recommendation should ideally be sent by academic professionals who are capable of judging your academic work and your qualification to pursue graduate study Other types of recommenders from professional work environments may be acceptable as well but be sure to request recommendations from at least two academic faculty who know you and your work best
Statement of purpose 23 pages Your statement of purpose is your opportunity to tell us your potential focus or areas of cultural study specifically in our program at the University of Wyoming This is our opportunity to see how you are thinking about developing research interests professional development directions or embarking on brand new interests and enthusiasms It is an appropriate place to let us know what your professional goals might be It should be about 2 to 3 double spaced pages
Writing sample approximately 10 pages in length
Unofficial copy of transcripts from all previous academic institutions
If formally admitted you will need to provide official transcripts to the University of Wyoming Beginning in the 2019-20 school year the American Studies Program does not require the GRE Graduate Record Exam for admission
The University of Wyomings institutional minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 540 76 iBT The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5
Statement of purpose 23 pages Your statement of purpose is your opportunity to tell us your potential focus or areas of cultural study specifically in our program at the University of Wyoming This is our opportunity to see how you are thinking about developing research interests professional development directions or embarking on brand new interests and enthusiasms It is an appropriate place to let us know what your professional goals might be It should be about 2 to 3 double spaced pages
Writing sample approximately 10 pages in length
Unofficial copy of transcripts from all previous academic institutions
If formally admitted you will need to provide official transcripts to the University of Wyoming Beginning in the 2019-20 school year the American Studies Program does not require the GRE Graduate Record Exam for admission
The University of Wyomings institutional minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 540 76 iBT The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,340