BA — American Studies (46 hours*)

Major Requirements

1. Students can complete the Advanced Writing requirement by taking Engl 311, 312, 314, 315, or 316 according to individual academic direction. Those interested in graduate work are urged to take the Hist 200, 490 option.
2. Majors should begin course work in the major by taking AmSt 303 fall semester of the sophomore or (at latest) junior year.
3. Complete the following prerequisite courses:
   Pl Sc 110 American Government and Politics.
   Econ 110 Economic Principals and Problems.
   Hum 261 Intro to American Humanities (Colonial Era-1876).
   Hum 262 Intro to American Humanities (1877-Present).
4. Complete the following:
   AmSt 303.
5. Complete ten courses (30 hours) from the following:
   AmSt 300, 360, 390R (twice only), 395, 399R (3 hours required).
   ArtHC 345, 365.
   Econ 274.
   Engl 336, 358R, 392, 395R.
   Geog 250.
   Hist 395.
   Hum 420R, 425R, 430R, 440R, 460R, 490R.
   Pl Sc 320, 321, 322, 323.
6. Complete the following during the senior year just before graduation:
Am St 490 Senior Capstone (1 credit)

Note 1: Engl 358R and 395R, as well as the humanities courses, must be topics in an American subject.

Note 2: Course substitutions may be made only with written, prior permission of the American Studies coordinator unless they are on the approved list. The approved secondary elective courses are listed on the MAP.

Note 3: Students may substitute 3 credit hours of Washington, D.C., seminar credit for one American Studies elective.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.