American Studies - Bachelor of Science, (Major & Minor)
Create your own line of study.
Offered as both a major and a minor, our course variety allows you to create your own line of study or pursue a double major, combining American Studies with a traditional academic discipline. Doing so has the potential to give you some extra advantages towards future careers in business, law, education, public service, or graduate studies.
Unpack America's sociocultural identity.
The American Studies program at Fairfield University engages students with the idea of America as something that is culturally imagined and socially contested throughout history, both within and beyond U.S. national borders. As part of this engagement, the program explores the idea of America within cultural contexts such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, legal status, environment, and class.
America's identity and your role.
At the same time, the program challenges students to think about the processes by which these contexts have shaped America and its identities. Students also consider their own place, engagement, and responsibilities as participants in the unfolding narratives of America within a global context.
Learn through a wide array of courses.
Interdisciplinary in its goal, the program draws from a wide range of courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences in order to help students develop the ability to read America, in all its manifestations, as a rich and dynamic cultural artifact.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
As students proceed through their academic journey, the Meditz College of Arts and Sciences Office of Career and Professional Development offers advising, counseling, programming, and experiential opportunities to help students discover their strengths, explore career paths, and build essential skills needed to succeed in their professional career.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Academic credentials: Students are required to submit official copies of secondary school records, which include academic transcripts, results from national examinations, graduation certificates, and/or any other documentation that certifies successful completion of secondary education. To be considered official, these documents must be sent to us directly from a school official or an NACES-approved evaluation agency. Students should refer to the World Education Services Required Documents or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. webpages for assistance in determining the required documentation for the admission process. In order for documentation to be considered official, it must be mailed or emailed directly from a secondary school or national education ministry in a sealed envelope. If documentation is not in English, provide both original and translated copies. Electronic copies cannot be accepted.
- Recommendations: A school counselor recommendation is required for admission. For schools without a counselor, a recommendation may be sent from the principal or head of school.
- Standardized tests: All students for whom English is not their native language are required to submit results from the TOEFL, IELTS, or DUOLINGO exam(s). For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 80 (Internet-based) or a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) is required. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required. For DUOLINGO, a minimum score of 105 is required. Students must submit official institutional score reports, NOT student score reports.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
237840 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 65 USD