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.
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 |
ENG 212 and ENG 345: At least 3 credits must represent diversity in American society. ENG 212 and ENG 345 satisfy this requirement.
Section 3
3 credits from the following:
HIST 369 and HIST 469: At least 3 credits must represent diversity in American society. HIST 369 and HIST 469 satisfy this requirement.
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:
ENG 212, ENG 345, HIST 369, and HIST 469: At least 3 credits must represent diversity in American society. ENG 212, ENG 345, HIST 369, and HIST 469 satisfy this requirement.
Section 6
3 credits from the following:
ANTH 352, ART 215, GEOG 330, and SOC 322: At least 3 credits must represent diversity in American society. ANTH 352, ART 215, GEOG 330, and SOC 322 satisfy this requirement.
ART 215 and SOC 322: Note prerequisites
MUS 401, PHIL 382, PHIL 400, and REL 257: Under section or topic approved by the American Studies Committee
Students may take AMS 490: Internship in American Studies as a substitute for one of the courses listed in sections 5 or 6.
Note: At least 6 credits must be at the 300/400 level.
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.