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Critical Studies (MA)

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Critical Studies

General

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

The MA in Critical Studies requires the completion of 45 semester hours, which includes 24 semester hours in designated courses, 6 semester hours in elective credits (which may include an internship), 12 semester hours in thesis, and three semester hours in professional practice. 

Program Curriculum

Year 1, Fall (12 credits)

  • course - Critical Theory 1: Introduction

  • course - Introduction to Cultural Studies

  • course - Critical Writing and Visual Culture

  • course- Critical Pedagogy

Year 1, Spring (12 credits)

  • course - Critical Theory 2: Feminist Theory, Queer Theory, Gender, and Sexuality

  • course - Environmental Criticism

  • course - Creative Nonfiction Writing

  • Elective or Internship

Year 2, Fall (12 credits)

  • course - Thesis 1: Propose Thesis

  • course- Critical Race Theory, Postcolonial Theory, and Black Studies

  • Elective or Internship

Year 2, Spring (9 credits)

  • course - Thesis 2: Complete Thesis

  • course - Professional Practice