American Studies Minor

Dr. L. Rohler, Jr., coordinator.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers an interdisciplinary minor in American studies. The minor provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the nexus of ideas and events that shape the American experience and the symbolic representation of these ideas and events in American literature and art. Students should contact the coordinator in the Department of Communication Studies for additional information.

Requirements for a Minor in American Studies:

To earn a minor in American studies requires completion of 21 hours, including 9 hours of core courses and 12 hours of electives. At least 3 hours must be at the 300 level or above. No more than 9 hours may be taken from any one department.

Core Courses:

Electives:

any courses above not selected as core courses;

Additional Information:

Students must earn at least a “C” (2.00) average in courses counted for a minor in American studies.

Courses taken to fulfill major requirements or requirements for another minor may not be used to fulfill requirements for this minor.