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American Studies

Minor in the College of Liberal Arts

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American Studies is always changing and can accommodate almost any interest or idea.

Students have the opportunity to study everything from American history and literature to fashion, television and the Green Movement. The only thing common to all American Studies work is a critical engagement with American culture. If you can dream it up, there’s probably a place for it in American Studies.

How to Declare

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Contact your department advisor about requesting the minor. Questions about the minor can be referred to the American Studies undergraduate advisor.

Required Courses

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To fulfill this minor students must complete 15 credit hours of coursework.

Visit the American Studies minor page for more information.

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