Overview

Students learn diverse methods of analyzing nationalist politics, public and private cultural practices, transnationalism and the nation-making processes of migration, in keeping with the creative and critical scholarship of the discipline. The curriculum also brings attention to identity formations around gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity.

As a transdisciplinary field, American studies unites the social sciences, the humanities and the arts to stimulate students into engaging in rigorous and adventurous conversations about American culture, politics and history. Students explore knowledge beyond disciplinary boundaries by bringing differing perspectives and understandings into dialogue with one another and generating a unique level of intellectual rigor and excitement.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this Social and Cultural Analysis - American Studies BA program from Arizona State University are prepared with the skills and knowledge necessary for graduate work as well as for careers in government, education, business and nonprofit organizations.

Due to the emphasis on culture and identity, students develop respect for and sensitivity to diverse populations, enabling them as graduates to flourish in areas as varied as:

civil rights organizations
colleges and universities
corporations
government agencies
law firms
libraries
museums
nongovernmental organizations
the Peace Corps
political action groups
public relation firms
research organizations
social service agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Studies
U.S. Women's Movements
Popular Culture
American Lives
Class in America
The American Southwest in Literature and Film
Race, Gender, and Class

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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International: Application priority deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Peoria, United States
Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
Submit the nonrefundable application fee (Arizona residents: $50; Domestic nonresidents: $70; International nonresidents: $85).
Request your official transcript and examination results be sent directly from your school(s) or exam board to Admission Services.
Provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Submit your ACT or SAT scores.
All international students planning to attend Arizona State University will need to first apply for an I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37202 USD / year

≈ 37202 USD / year
Out-of-State

34014 USD / year

≈ 34014 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

Living costs

Peoria

United States

940 - 1390 USD / month

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