Overview

Key facts

The American Studies program at Goucher College is rigorous preparation for graduate school and for professional careers in a variety of fields, including journalism, communications, law, public service, business, planning, social work, teaching, publishing, historic preservation, and museum work.

Education

Students study history, literature, religion, music, art, folklore, and material culture, and specialize in themes such as immigration and America's education system.

Students delve into American history and society; American economic and political institutions; and the beliefs, values, codes of behavior, expressive arts, myths, and symbols that constitute American culture.

Courses are distributed among at least five academic centers and examine the following key themes: power and responsibility, identity, the natural and human-made environment, and cultural and social expression.

While gaining content-based knowledge, students develop analytical thinking and writing skills essential to many careers.

What will you do?

Additionally, no matter what you want to do with your major in American studies, you’re going to need an international perspective to thrive in the 21st century.

Goucher students study abroad for a semester or a three-week intensive course in 65+ locations around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jewish American Studies

Issues in American Studies

Religion and Movements for Social Justice

Jews Across the Americas

Religions of Baltimore

Religion, Law, and Politics in America

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Early Action (Non-Binding)

Application and supporting materials due November 15

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 533 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.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Common Application along with:

essay portion of the application

secondary school transcript

secondary school report with a letter of recommendation from your school counselor or advisor

academic teacher recommendation (math, science, language or social studies)

International Student - Declaration of Finances (ISDoF) required. The ISDoF must show at least $30,000 USD per year in expected support for educational expenses

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

53100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53100 USD per year during 48 months.
National

53100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53100 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

53100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53100 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Towson

1797 - 3043 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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