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American Studies (MA or PhD)

The MA and the PhD in American Studies are awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The MA is offered with or without a thesis.

UI General Catalog Description

Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).

Estimated costs of attendance
Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.

Estimated Costs of Attendance

Application deadlines

  • Fall semester—January 1
  • Spring semester—not offered
  • Summer session—not offered

Application procedures
For these degree programs, you will need to send some application materials to your academic department and some to the Office of Admissions, which handles Graduate College applications.

Materials to send to Admissions:

Materials to send to the department:

  • A photocopy of your academic records/transcripts.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation written on the author's letterhead.
  • A writing sample (term paper, seminar report, published article, etc.).
  • A statement of purpose, goals, and special interests relevant to American Studies.
  • A photocopy of your official GRE/GMAT scores.
  • A photocopy of your official TOEFL score (international applicants).

Apply
If you Apply Online, the $60 application fee ($85 for international students) is payable by MasterCard or Visa.
If you cannot pay by credit card, you may Download and Print an Application* and pay the fee by check or money order in U.S. currency made payable to "The University of Iowa."

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