American Studies

DIRECTOR
Nathan Shrader, Ph.D.

About: American Studies is an interdisciplinary minor focused upon the multifaceted culture and civilization of the United States. The minor integrates the study of fields such as history, literature, politics, art, philosophy, and religion in an effort to create a better understanding of the nation we call united. All courses require a grade of C or higher.

Requirements for the Minor

History Foundation Course

Students must complete 1 foundation course in History from the list below:

HIST 2100 - History of the United States to 1877 4 Semester Hours
HIST 2110 - History of the United States Since 1877 4 Semester Hours

Government and Politics Foundation Course

Students must complete 1 course in Government and Politics from the list below:

GOVT 1000 - Introduction to American Government 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 2900 - American Political Thought 4 Semester Hours

American English Literature Course

Students must complete 1 English Literature course that focuses on American Literature; approved courses are designated in Major Portal.

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Electives

Students must complete two 4-hour electives. They electives must be approved for American studies credit. Approved courses are designated in Major Portal. A partial list can also be found below:

ARTH 2100 - Modern Art 4 Semester Hours
ARTH 2200 - Contemporary Art 4 Semester Hours
COMM 2100 - History of the Media 4 Semester Hours [in the United States]
ENGL 3150 - Studies in American Literature Before 1920
HIST 3100 - Topics in American Culture
HIST 3110 - Colonial America
HIST 3140 - Civil War & Reconstruction 4 Semester Hours
HIST 3160 - History of Medicine & Health in the U. S 4 Semester Hours
HIST 3170 - African-American Heritage 4 Semester Hours
HIST 3180 - Immigrations & Migrations in American History 4 Semester Hours
HIST 3210 - The Great Depression 4 Semester Hours
HIST 3220 - The Forties & Fifties 4 Semester Hours
HIST 3230 - The Sixties 4 Semester Hours
HIST 3240 - The Seventies and Eighties 4 Semester Hours
HIST 3260 - Women (and Men) in America 4 Semester Hours
MUSC 2100 - History of Jazz 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 1000 - Introduction to American Government 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 2200 - State and Local Politics 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 2220 - Urban/Metro Politics 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 2300 - Politics of American South 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 2500 - The U. S. Congress 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 2520 - The U.S. Presidency 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 2550 - The U.S. Judiciary 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 3000 - Campaigns and Elections 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 3100 - Political Parties and Interest Groups
GOVT 3250 - Politics American Film & Popular Culture 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 3400 - U.S. Foreign Policy 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 3500 - American Public Policy 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 3650 - Constitutional Law 4 Semester Hours
GOVT 3750 - Special Topics 4 Semester Hours