Graduate Certificate Program

Certificate Program

This is a 12-hour program centering upon an American Studies seminar and 9 hours outside the student's home department. It provides both M.A.- and Ph.D.-level students in other disciplines a chance through interdisciplinary study to develop a deeper understanding of the pluralistic society they inhabit and to learn new ways to conceptualize social issues, culture, and art throughout American history. The final required project is an article prepared for publication according to the guidelines of a major professional journal. The Certificate is an excellent credential for the job market or for graduate or other professional study beyond the M.A. The American & Florida Studies Program at Florida State University offers the only graduate-level Certificate in American Studies in the South Atlantic region.

Application Procedure and Admissions Criteria

Students must formally apply by letter to the Director of the American and Florida Studies Program. They must be in good academic standing and currently enrolled in an M.A. or Ph.D. program at Florida State University. Admission to the program depends upon approval by the Director in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.

Program of Studies

The Certificate Program in American and Florida studies will require 12 semester hours in at least three disciplines outside the student's home department and must include at least one AMS seminar. Ordinarily, students will select courses from a recommended list available from the American and Florida Studies office. Each student's final program of studies must be approved by the Director.

If the home department permits, courses taken to satisfy the certificate program may also serve as elective courses toward the home department's M.A. or Ph.D. requirements. Students should confirm elective policies with their home department in advance.

A final written project will also be required. The faculty instructors of the student's Certificate courses will evaluate this essay and certify its successful completion for the program director.

Students must complete the 12-hour program with at least a 3.0 overall grade point average in the courses they select; no grade below a 2.0 can apply to the program.

Transfer credit for course work at another institution will not count for this certificate.

For Descriptions of American & Florida Studies Current Course offerings Click Here

For University-wide Current Semester Course Listings Click Here

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Program Information Faculty & Staff Undergraduate Information Graduate Information Graduate Certificate Program Course Offerings -Required Textbooks Fall 2008 Links & Resources -Florida Book Awards -Early America Matters -SASA 2009 Conference CFP	Graduate Certificate Program Certificate Program This is a 12-hour program centering upon an American Studies seminar and 9 hours outside the student's home department. It provides both M.A.- and Ph.D.-level students in other disciplines a chance through interdisciplinary study to develop a deeper understanding of the pluralistic society they inhabit and to learn new ways to conceptualize social issues, culture, and art throughout American history. The final required project is an article prepared for publication according to the guidelines of a major professional journal. The Certificate is an excellent credential for the job market or for graduate or other professional study beyond the M.A. The American & Florida Studies Program at Florida State University offers the only graduate-level Certificate in American Studies in the South Atlantic region. Application Procedure and Admissions Criteria Students must formally apply by letter to the Director of the American and Florida Studies Program. They must be in good academic standing and currently enrolled in an M.A. or Ph.D. program at Florida State University. Admission to the program depends upon approval by the Director in consultation with the student's faculty advisor. Program of Studies The Certificate Program in American and Florida studies will require 12 semester hours in at least three disciplines outside the student's home department and must include at least one AMS seminar. Ordinarily, students will select courses from a recommended list available from the American and Florida Studies office. Each student's final program of studies must be approved by the Director. If the home department permits, courses taken to satisfy the certificate program may also serve as elective courses toward the home department's M.A. or Ph.D. requirements. Students should confirm elective policies with their home department in advance. A final written project will also be required. The faculty instructors of the student's Certificate courses will evaluate this essay and certify its successful completion for the program director. Students must complete the 12-hour program with at least a 3.0 overall grade point average in the courses they select; no grade below a 2.0 can apply to the program. Transfer credit for course work at another institution will not count for this certificate. For Descriptions of American & Florida Studies Current Course offerings Click Here For University-wide Current Semester Course Listings Click Here