American Studies Minor
Program Overview
The American studies minor gives students the opportunity to explore the diverse culture of the United States in an interdisciplinary context. In consultation with an American studies advisor, students are encouraged to shape an individualized course of study to meet their own academic goals.
The certificate in American studies is primarily for international students who come to the United States for an introductory program in American studies or who wish to take such a program at a CCSU extension college abroad
Requirements (18 credits)
Section 1
Required Course
| AMS 110 | Introduction to American Studies | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Section 2
3 credits from the following:
| ENG 210 | Survey of American Literature: Pre-Civil War | 3 |
| ENG 212/AFAM 212 | African-American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 341 | The American Renaissance | 3 |
| ENG 343 | Modern American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 344 | Contemporary American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 345/AFAM 345 | Modern African-American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 448 | Advanced Studies in American Literature | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Section 3
3 credits from the following:
Section 4
3 credits from the following:
| PS 110 | American Government & Politics | 3 |
| PS 331 | American Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PS 332 | Civil Liberties | 3 |
| PS 430 | The American Presidency | 3 |
| PS 431 | The Legislative Process | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Section 5
3 credits from the following:
Section 6
3 credits from the following:
Total Credit Hours: 18
Other course options may be available if they focus specifically on some aspect of American culture; consult the American Studies coordinator for current options.