American Studies Minor
If you are interested in history and enjoy thinking about the social and ideological aspects of our culture, a minor in American Studies will allow you to understand how we fit into the global society.
American Studies is a broad curriculum, through which you examine how our society, identity and communities have shaped our nation. You will expand your knowledge of literature, economics, history, political science and more.
With a requirement of just 18 credit hours, the American Studies minor can supplement many programs of study. Many students find the minor to be especially complimentary for majors in social sciences, natural sciences and humanities, such as economics, psychology, criminal justice, environmental health, English and history.
Requirements
The broad curriculum of American Studies examines how society, identity, and communities have shaped America. Students will expand their knowledge of literature, economics, history, political scienceÌýand more.
A minor in American Studies requiresÌý18Ìýhours consisting of the following:
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Minor Requirements (6 hours)
Minor Electives (12 hours)
Choose three courses from the following list (9 hours)Ìý
- AMS 400Ìý-ÌýAmerican Studies Senior Project
- COM 120Ìý-ÌýMedia and Culture
- CRJ 260Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Criminal Justice
- ECO 121Ìý-ÌýPrinciples of Economics Macroeconomics
- ECO 322Ìý-ÌýGovernment and Business
- HCS 250Ìý-ÌýMulticultural Perspectives
- HIS 208Ìý-ÌýThe Modern Developing World
- HIS 248Ìý-ÌýNorth Carolina
- HIS 321Ìý-ÌýSeminar in US History
- HUM or HSB course with African-American focus
- PHI 320Ìý-ÌýAfrican-American Philosophy
- POL 331Ìý-ÌýAmerican Foreign Policy
- POL 420Ìý-ÌýSelected Topics in American Politics
- REL 272Ìý-ÌýAmerican Religion
- SOC 100Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Sociology
- SOC 200Ìý-ÌýSocial Problems
- SOC 317Ìý-ÌýSocial Stratification
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Students must choose one literature course (3 hours)
- ENG 230Ìý-ÌýExploring Literature