Overview

The American Studies programme at The University of New Mexico provides students with a rigorous academic framework to examine the complexities of culture and identity. This degree encourages scholars to investigate the historical and contemporary forces that shape diverse communities across the nation and beyond.

Students enrolled in this course benefit from a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and sophisticated research methodologies. By engaging with various academic disciplines, participants gain a nuanced understanding of social structures, power dynamics, and cultural expressions within a globalised context.

The department emphasises an interdisciplinary approach, allowing learners to tailor their academic journey according to their specific research interests.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 398 per credit
National fee: USD 398 per credit
Local fee: USD 398 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

American Studies
Ethnic Studies
Cultural Research Methods
Social Theory
Historical Perspectives
Contemporary Society
Identity and Representation
Global Intersections

Programme Structure

Transnationalism and Globalization

Gender Studies

Critical Indigenous Studies

Critical Indigenous Studies

Southwest Studies

Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies

Comparative Cultural and Popular Culture Studies.

Latinx Studies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Albuquerque, United States

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies American and Australasian studies View 17 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Your submitted application.
Official high school transcripts (and college transcripts if applicable).
An application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Curriculum

Grade Point Average
Standardized scores (ACT or SAT) are not required to be considered for admission but may be helpful in some cases

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11940 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11940 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11940 USD / year

≈ 11940 USD / year

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