Program Overview
Learn about where our country came from to get a sense of where it’s going. Analyze traditions and social patterns, questions of power and conflict, and consider the art and literature that propelled it all.
American studies is an interdisciplinary program that seeks to examine the history, culture and society of America by combining courses taken in a variety of fields including history, political science and literature. Conduct an in-depth exploration of America’s rich past—its context will provide the landscape for our country’s future.
Work with expert faculty from several areas of study to customize a degree that answers to your interests. When you graduate, you’ll be well-prepared for a career in business, government, education or law.
Courses
Specific courses required:
- EN 2133 - Survey of American Literature I or
- EN 2143 - Survey of American Literature II
- EN 2903 - Introduction to Literary Studies
- HI 2213 - History of the United States I
- HI 2223 - History of the United States II
- HI 4993 - Senior Seminar
- PO 1023 - Liberties, Rights, and the Constitution
Elective hours chosen as follows:
Three hours:
- EN 46n3 - Seminar in American Literature
Twelve hours selected from:
- HI 3203 - Colonial America
- HI 3213 - National Period (1776-1850)
- HI 3243 - Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
- HI 3253 - Foundations of 20th Century America (1877-1941)
- HI 3263 - Recent American Issues (1941-present)
- HI 3313 - Historical Geography of the United States
- HI 4013 - Religion and American Culture
- HI 4103 - Latin America
- HI 4153 - Urban History and Politics
- HI 4163 - The South in American History
- HI 4173 - The American Civil Rights Movement
- HI 4193 - U.S. Military History
Nine hours selected from:
- PO 2253 - American State and Local Government
- PO 3283 - American Political Thought
- PO 4203 - Constitutional Law
- PO 4213 - American Foreign Policy
- PO 4803 - Political Science Travel
