The Minor in American Studies

Requirements (Starting Fall 2018)

This minor promotes an interdisciplinary understanding of the complex economic, political, and cultural structures of the United States and its place in the world.

Students must complete fifteen credits, including:

• Six credits of courses with an AMST designation at the 2000 level or above.
• Nine credits taken from any of the courses listed under “course requirements” in the American Studies major or courses approved by the director of American Studies.

Courses used to fulfill the student’s major field requirements and their related coursework for the major may also be used to fulfill the American Studies minor.

Requirements (Before Fall 2018)

Students who matriculated before the Fall 2018 may opt for the plan of study below.   This plan of study consists of fifteen credits, including:

• AMST 1201 (Introduction to American Studies, 3 credits);
• An additional 3-credits of AMST-designated coursework;
• Nine credits taken from any of the tracks listed in the old American Studies major and/or courses approved by the director of American Studies.

Courses used to fulfill the student’s major field requirements and their related coursework for the major may also be used to fulfill the American Studies minor. To ensure focus, students must provide a brief rationale for their track and course choices.