Overview

The American Studies program at University of Hawaii at Manoa has particular strength in examining how American empire within the Pacific and Asia has been built, maintained, and challenged. The department offers a wide array of courses on topics such as race, gender, sexuality, Indigenous issues, slavery, migration, incarceration, labor, war, militarism, environmentalism, social justice movements, law, religion, film, media, music, visual arts, and education.

About the Program

As the editorial home of American Quarterly, the flagship journal of the American Studies Association, the department is at the forefront of the latest scholarship in the field.

At the undergraduate level, students learn to think critically and to reflect on how American history, society, and culture have influenced their identities and beliefs. They also develop a strong sense of community and acquire advanced skills in writing and research, problem solving, civic discussion and leadership, effective communication and organization, negotiation, as well as cultural sensitivity and awareness. The interdisciplinary nature of the American Studies major opens doors to a wide range of sectors, including business, law, politics, journalism, government, education, social work, marketing, design, non-profit work, and the arts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

America and the World

American Experience: Institutions and Movements

Contemporary American Domestic Issues

Art and Social Change

Justice and Asian America: Social Movements and the Law in American History

African Americans: Issues, Culture, History

Asian America

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Freshman Application!

Application Fee: $70 U.S.

Official High School Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation

Personal Statement & List of Achievements Form

Official Standardized Test Scores

Tuition Fee

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International

33336 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33336 USD per year during 48 months.
National

33336 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33336 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11304 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11304 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Honolulu

1640 - 2500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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