美国研究中的哲学博士课程要求至少72 sh的研究生学分。学生可以专注于美国研究或选择运动研究子课程。学生与他们的教职顾问合作，制定出反映他们特定兴趣的连贯的学习计划。允许学生在制定学习计划时具有很大的灵活性，但他们必须满足某些基本要求，包括基础课程，区域基础课程，两个交叉学科领域的集中精力，研究技能课程，选修课程工作和学位论文。可以将这两个专注领域定义为与学生最强烈的智力兴趣相对应，但是它们在概念上必须是跨学科的，在范围上必须是跨学科的。每个课程都必须包括大学多个部门和课程中的课程内容。两个集中领域可能并
The Doctor of Philosophy program in American studies requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. Students must maintain a program grade-point average of at least 3.00. They may focus on American studies or choose the sport studies subprogram. Students must demonstrate- comprehension of the history, values, and methods of interdisciplinary scholarship in the discipline of American studies, and (for sport studies subprogram students) this involves a knowledge of the current and foundational theory and methods in critical sport studies, as well as of the contributions to sport studies to American studies and vice-versa, knowledge of the multiple forums that exist for the communication, implementation, and praxis of American studies scholarship in social and institutional contexts, especially where diversity, equity, and inclusion are guiding values, ability to articulate one's own values, intellectual commitments, and professional goals within and in relationship to the field, hands-on participation in university certificate programs, community-based projects and internships, or digital humanities projects, training in college teaching pedagogy where consistent with the student's individual development plan.<br><br>American studies students career goals are as varied as the topics they study. Graduates are well prepared for careers in a wide range of areas, such as business, education, arts and museum administration, government, journalism, or social services.