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American Studies

Requirements

Major Requirements

The major in American Studies requires successful completion of a total of ten 3-credit courses and a senior evaluation, for a total of 33 credits.  The course of study must include:
· One  AMS 1000-level course
· AMS 2021 American Places I: Cities On a Hill
· AMS 2022 American Places II: Frontier Nation
· One American Studies Seminar (AMS)
· Five additional electives (see list of related courses below). 
· Senior Evaluation: an original research thesis or other approved project.

Minor Requirements

The minor in American Studies consists of six courses for a total of 18 credits.  The course of study must include:
· One American Studies (AMS) 1000-level course
· AMS 2021 American Places I: Cities on a Hill
· AMS 2022 American Places II: Frontier Nation
· One American Studies Seminar (AMS)
· Two additional electives (see list of related courses below). 

Note: A grade of C or better is required for a course to be counted toward a major or minor in American Studies.