Overview

The American Studies program at Christopher Newport University incorporates the study of economics, history, literature, art, the media, film, urban studies and women’s studies, among other fields. Students read deeply in these areas, and through research learn to think and write critically about the nature of American life.

Key Facts

A bachelor of arts (BA) in interdisciplinary studies with a major in American studies is offered, as well as a minor in American studies. American studies majors complete common core courses, and then choose electives within the following three concentrations:

Constitutional studies
Humanities
Social sciences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The American Experiment: Formation of Democratic Life

The American Experiment: Evolution

The American Experiment: Global Influence

Moot Court

Sex, Law, and Society

The Constitutional Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newport News, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 534 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Essay
$65 non-refundable application fee or fee waiver
Virginia In-State Tuition Rates Eligibility You must complete all questions in the Residency and Parent/Legal Guardian Residency sections of the application to be eligible for in-state tuition.
Submit your most recent official high school transcript. Paper transcripts are accepted, but we encourage electronically submitted transcripts.
Have your SAT, ACT and/or CLT scores sent directly to Christopher Newport (unless you choose to apply test-optional).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32038 USD / year

≈ 32038 USD / year
Out-of-State

32038 USD / year

≈ 32038 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17616 USD / year

≈ 17616 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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