The American Studies major is administered through the History and Political Science Department and offers students the chance to pursue an interdisciplinary course of study in the American experience.
Students learn a broad and clear appraisal of United States society from perspectives and from faculty with different backgrounds and approaches to study. Students who major in American studies have a variety of career options in business, government, museum and archival professions, and the law.
| Requirements for the major in American Studies* |
| View core curriculum requirements (34-48 credits). |
| Required Courses |
CREDITS |
| ENG |
American Literature Electives |
6 |
FNA 206
FNA 305 |
American Music
or
American Art History |
3 |
| HIS |
American History Electives, 400-level |
6 |
| POL |
American Electives |
6 |
| REL 221 |
Religion in America |
3 |
| SOC 302 |
Race and Ethnic Relations |
3 |
|
Electives, selected from any department(s) |
48-62 |
|
Total credits for major |
27 |
*There is no minor in American Studies.
Students applying for the major should have completed History 107-108 as part of their core requirement. Students who complete Religion 221 as part of their core requirement may, with the permission of the department chair, apply the credits toward satisfaction of the major requirement.
Special Requirements
A QPA of 2.33 (C+) is required in American Studies courses for the major.