American Studies Minor

Overview

The American Studies minor offers students the opportunity to take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the culture and history of the United States. Students explore diverse topics such as social movements, American political thought, and literature, providing a comprehensive view of American society. This minor is designed to enhance critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing students for careers in fields like education, public policy, and journalism.

Requirements (18 credits)

The six (6) total courses required for the minor must be drawn from three or more departments.

History and Political Science

Complete at least one course (3 credits) from the following:

HIST 1201	Survey of United States History I	3
HIST 1202	Survey of United States History II	3
POLI 1101	Introduction to American Politics	3
POLI 2430	American Political Thought	3

Literature and Art History

Complete at least one course (3 credits) from the following:

ARTS 1613	American Art	3
ENGL 2006	Survey of American Lit ISurvey of American Literature I	3
ENGL 2007	Survey of American Literature II	3

Electives

Complete 12 credits from the following:

ARTS 1635	Evolution of the Skyscraper	3
ENGL 2520	Literature and Culture of the Roaring Twenties	3
ENGL 2720	The American Short Story	3
ENGL 2779	Fact and Fiction: American Literacy Nonfiction	3
ENGL 3922	Major Authors	3
HIST 2231	History of New York City: People, Communities, Politics, Culture	3
POLI 1101	Introduction to American Politics	3
POLI 2175	Race and Religion in American Politics	3
SOCI 1746	Ethnic Groups in the United States	3
SOCI 1934	Sociology of Mass Media	3

The six total courses required for the minor must be drawn from three or more departments.