American Studies

Satisfy the core requirements of the English major while exploring the many voices that make up American literatures.

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Please note: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is no longer accepting applications for the American Studies minor effective Spring 2025.

Program Highlights

The American Studies minor examines the peoples, societies and cultures that have developed in what is now the United States. As a student, you will analyze and interpret the nation’s past and present with the goal of attaining the following learning outcomes:  

  • Advanced literacy
  • Knowledge of literary forms and concepts
  • Digital and multimedia application 
  • Awareness of historical and cultural contexts 

Career Paths

Students who minor in American Studies develop skills useful in fields such as:

  • Academia
  • Government and policy work
  • Mass media
  • Professional schools (law, medicine, business)
  • Social work
  • Civil service
  • Journalism
  • Social welfare

Degrees Offered

Minor

School/Department

School of Liberal Arts and Education

Literature, Language and Humanities

Course Catalog

Program Contact

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Office Hours

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Faculty and Staff

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Carlos Rodriguez, MA

Assistant Professor of English
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Leslie Ross, PhD

Professor and Chair of Art History and Visual Studies
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Jordan Lieser, PhD

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Natalie Babler

Administrative Manager
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