American Studies MINOR Requirements

Total Required Credit Hours: 22 credit hours

The American Studies minor requires 22 credit hours as follows.   Credits from internships conducted during the summer
and the academic year and transfer credits will be recognized in appropriate categories.

American Studies Core Courses:   (10 credit hours)

Students are required to take the following core courses in American Studies.   Core courses introduce students to the study of culture from an interdisciplinary perspective and provide opportunities for critical analysis and individual research from a cultural perspective.

• AMS 101 Introduction to American Studies (3)
• AMS 201 Approaches to American Culture (3)
• AMS 401 Senior Capstone Experience (4)

American Studies Topics:   (3 credit hours)

Students are required to take 3 credit hours at the upper level.   They may choose from AMS 310 or other upper-level courses (300-400 level) offered in conjunction with other departments and approved by the program director.

AMS Culture Focus:   (9 credit hours)

Students are required to take 9 credit hours of courses with American content, which together comprise a coherent focus in American cultural studies. The student should attempt to select courses from two or more disciplines.   The program director will work with students to develop an area of focus. The program director sends out a mailing prior to advance registration each semester with a listing of appropriate courses to be offered the following term.