American Studies (BA)
The mission of the American Studies major at OSU-Cascades is to prepare students to spark new thinking and practices in a broad range of fields including business, teaching, fine arts, arts administration, law, medicine, public service, and graduate programs in the humanities or social sciences. We do this by teaching students to read closely, write precisely, and reflect deeply on issues of equity, environment, and cultural diversity. We teach them to think critically, globally, and democratically, conduct research, and navigate a complex and ever-evolving information society. Our emphasis on reading, writing, reflecting, thinking critically, conducting research, and cultivating information literacy aligns with the mission of the School of Writing, Literature, and Film. In American studies, we inculcate the values of critical thinking, search out and create new knowledge, while at the same time connecting the present and the future to the past, a past which informs our present and helps us think about the future.
Intakes
- Jan
- March
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
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 |
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years of PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
In general, international applicants must have completed their high school diploma or secondary school certificate with a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, an average "B" grade (A–F), or the equivalent.
Applicants transferring from a recognized college or university outside the U.S. must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.25, meet OSU's math requirement for transfer students (if you have earned 24 or more transferrable quarter credits) and be eligible to return to the most recent institution attended.
Applicants transferring from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.25, meet OSU's math and writing requirements for transfer students (if you have earned 24 or more transferrable quarter credits), and be eligible to return to the most recent institution attended.
Applicants for a bachelor's degree must submit official records of all secondary, middle and high schools attended (in general, these represent years 9–12) and all colleges, universities and/or professional schools attended. Results of comprehensive examinations are required in the original language and on the official form of the institution, government, or other examining or certifying agency.
Applicants must present proof of English language proficiency, if available, by submitting TOEFL, IELTS or an acceptable alternative, e.g., IGCSE, SAT, ACT, or AP results.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
139932 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 65 USD
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