American Studies Graduate Program

Current KU Students

Current graduate students wishing to enroll in the Graduate Certificate program will apply online through the Graduate School. Students must be in good standing with their graduate degree program in order to participate in the certificate program. A graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for admission. The application process entails completing the online application, paying a $30.00 application fee, and submitting materials required for the American Studies Certificate.

a. A letter stating your interest in American Studies and its relationship to your graduate course of study;
b. An unofficial copy of your KU transcript; and
c. A letter of support from your graduate degree program.

Non-KU Students

Non-KU graduate students must complete an application to the Graduate School for admission into the certificate program and submit an application fee along with the following materials:

a. A letter stating your interest in the American Studies Graduate Certificate program.
b. A  copy of your college transcript
c. 2 letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic work or potential graduate study