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American Studies Overview

American Studies is an interdisciplinary major which approaches the study of American culture from the perspective of a variety of academic disciplines. This approach encourages students to form a broad understanding of the ideas, issues, and events which have shaped our national identity. Students will develop an area of concentration in consultation with the program coordinator.

Requirements

Minimum Credits

  • Major: 51

Required Courses

  • AMS 250, 450
  • HIS 223, 225, 475
  • ENG 318, 320
  • 3 of the following courses (from three different departments):
    • ART 414
    • COMM 306
    • ECO 221
    • HIS 338
    • MUS 426
    • PHIL 412
    • POS 100
    • SOC 113, 309
  • 7 courses from the following departments;
    • Art
    • Biology
    • Business
    • Communications
    • Economics
    • English
    • History
    • Music
    • Philosophy
    • Political Science
    • Religion
    • Sociology

Contact the Program

American Studies Program
Georgetown College
400 East College Street
Georgetown, KY 40324

Program Coordinator

Associate Professor Todd Coke