Minor in American Studies

The American & New England Studies Program (AMNESP) offers a minor in American Studies that affords undergraduates an opportunity to develop their interest in American culture and society in a structured, yet flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum.

Requirements

The minor consists of six 4-unit courses, which include:

• CAS AM 200 Introduction to American Studies
• One CAS AM course at the 200 level or above
• Three courses from American Studies or from one or more of the following affiliated departments or programs: African American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Earth & Environment, Economics, English, History, History of Art & Architecture, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, and Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies. These courses must deal with some aspect of American society and must be chosen in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies.
• Satisfactory completion of a senior project

The senior project may take the form of a research seminar (CAS AM 501 or AM 502) or an individual Directed Study leading to a senior thesis based on original research or criticism (CAS AM 491 or AM 492).

Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all courses taken toward the minor.