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Requirements for Critical Studies

The information here may reflect program requirements for future academic years. If you are a current student and would like to see the current or prior years’ requirements for this program, please see the University Catalog.


Critical Studies (MA)

The MA in Critical Studies requires the completion of 36 semester hours, which includes 24 semester hours in designated courses, 3 semester hours in elective credits (which may include an internship), and 9 semester hours in thesis.

Program Curriculum

Year 1, Fall (9 credits)

  • CRIT550 Critical Theory Seminar

  • CRIT510 Writing Seminar

  • CRIT533 Critical Theory Special Topic

Year 1, Spring (9 credits)

  • CRIT551 Critical Theory Seminar

  • CRIT555 Critical Pedagogy

  • CRIT511 Writing Seminar 2

Year 2, Fall (9 credits)

  • CRIT650 Critical Theory Seminar

  • CRIT631 Thesis 1: Propose Thesis

  • Elective or Internship from the following courses:

    • CRIT533 Special Topic

    • VS551 Contemporary Art Seminar

    • 500-level Seminar

    • approved Internship

Year 2, Spring (9 credits)

  • CRIT651 Critical Theory Seminar

  • CRIT632 Thesis 2

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