DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH & HUMANITIES

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American Studies

The American Studies Minor is designed to develop in-depth knowledge of American culture and experiences. 

Students will explore influential American cultural movements from the birth of a nation to the birth of Jazz and beyond. 

American Studies is an excellent precursor to law and political science degrees or careers in literature, journalism, business, or teaching.

Students may take courses in:

• HUM 3323 Life in the American Mind
• HUM 3313 - The American Cultural Landscape
• American Intellectual History
• HUM 3343 - Sports in the Humanities
• MUSC 2843 - The History of Jazz and Popular Music
• ENGL 2773 - American Literature
• and others