MA American Studies

William and Mary's graduate program in American Studies offers a flexible, rigorous program on the United States and the Americas. By fostering a diverse and dynamic community that reaches across disciplinary boundaries into a range of departments, the program encourages students to develop intellectual resources that will sustain them in a wide variety of careers and avocations. Graduate students work closely with their advisors to develop a program of courses and independent work that best reflects their interests, and best prepares them for original research and critical engagement with their fields.