American Studies is an interdisciplinary liberal arts concentration offered by the History program in conjunction with other programs and leads to the Bachelor of Science in Education. It is designed to provide students with an historical and conceptual framework for understanding the American experience and for analyzing contemporary social issues. Emphasis is placed on cultural, philosophical, political, and social ideas that have shaped the American people.
This is a 30-credit program, with the coursework distributed as follows:
Summary of Requirements
Discipline
| Discipline | Credits |
|---|---|
| American History | 12 |
| American Literature | 3 |
| History Seminar | 3 |
| Designated Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Electives | 12 |
Section II Political and Philosophical Studies
(9 credits with at least one History elective required):
Section III Culture and Society Studies
(9 credits with at least one History elective required):
Teacher certification is also available in connection with the B.A. program in History. See section on History for further information.