The American Studies Concentration is an interdisciplinary program of study that encourages a deeper understanding of the peoples and cultures of the United States and an appreciation of their place in the changing world. American Studies uses a range of materials, methodologies, and disciplinary perspectives to illuminate topics ranging from politics to popular culture. This is an 18 credit concentration. Students must have a primary concentration in the College of Business or a major in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students completing an American Studies Concentration will demonstrate the ability to:

• Analyze a wide variety of cultural and social artifacts in order to contribute to a richer understanding of the United States.
• Synthesize diverse scholarly approaches and theories in the study of the United States and its place in the world.
• Describe the diversity of “American experiences” both within and outside of the nation’s geographical and political boundaries.
• Demonstrate understanding of the significance of United States culture and politics in other parts of the globe.
• Communicate research findings and interpretations clearly and effectively.

American Studies Concentration Requirements