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American Studies

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    18,600USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What College of Staten Island says about their program:

The American Studies program at the College of Staten Island is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of U.S. culture and society. The courses allow exploration of the diversity of American experience from a variety of perspectives and disciplines. American Studies courses draw on the talents of Americanists in many academic departments, while emphasizing history, literature, the arts, politics, and geography. Students build expertise in a rich range of subject matter, methods, and types of materials. The program encourages students to explore courses on relevant topics no matter where they may be found in the College Catalog. Students at the College of Staten Island may pursue a major or minor in American Studies. Whichever they choose, they will find American Studies an enlightening and enriching experience that will help them understand this country, as well as its place in the world. If they have already taken college courses in U.S. literature or history, they will find that they have already completed a portion of the program's requirements. Whether selected as a major or minor, the American Studies program will provide a solid foundation for graduate study in the liberal arts or professional programs. American Studies courses will help enrich and broaden the college experience.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completed high school or the equivalent. Admission decisions are on an evaluation of your previous school records.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL

    45

  • IELTS

    5.0

  • PTE

    39

  • Duolingo

    75

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Document translations
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$18,600 per year

Funding

CSI Scholarship

  • Amount

    An average of USD$1,000 - USD$1,500

  • Requirements

    This scholarship recognizes academic excellence and college / community service. The CSI Foundation, and departments and associations of the College, memorial scholarships have been endowed through the generosity of many individuals and organizations who value higher education.

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