Bachelor of Arts in American Studies

Explore cultural experiences past and present through interdisciplinary study of American lives, communities, and ideas. Writing, critical thinking, and internship opportunities prepare you for careers in education, law, business, community non-profits, public institutions, or graduate study. Flexible 2nd major for any field and for transfer students.

The American Studies B.A. frames and develops each student’s individual interests, and allows students to include courses from any program and department that sustain a student’s engagement with their particular emphasis. Individual programs of study are as varied as our students.

We value each student as a person, and understand that an education is much more than a list of courses. Our advising is central in supporting each student’s path and success through the major and beyond the degree.

Examples of concentrations that draw on courses outside American Studies - interests which we then integrate in our independent studies, internships, and the senior seminar - include sports studies, popular music history, comparative ethnic studies, marketing, military history, sustainability, disability advocacy, museum studies, philosophy of science, environmental studies, public health and social justice, and the U.S. in international perspectives. Each student develops a concentration of study with their American Studies advisor with ample room to combine courses and interests into a coherent undergraduate education.

A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for assured admission.

A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.50-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) is admitted with support.

Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency

Minimum score 71 for iBT/ 6.0 IELTS / 169 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency / 100 Duolingo are the most popular exam options and results required.