In the American studies program, you’ll work with faculty with expertise in literature, history, politics and art, as you take courses in the humanities and social sciences. They’ll bring you a diversity of perspectives that will help you understand the American experience and develop the ability to think critically, globally and democratically, and to communicate persuasively.

tudying in the American Studies major, you will engage contemporary questions about American culture in their historical and global contexts. You will examine these complex issues and processes through a variety of media-film, music, literature, history, politics, and art. We are convinced that equipping you to navigate a global world means teaching the skills needed to reflect deeply on the complex relations among culture, environment, diversity, equity, and democracy. This kind of skillful thinking is more important today than ever before.

Degree: BA/BS in American Studies

Potential Career Options in American Studies
Use the career planning resources to learn about the potential career options below.
(some occupations may require further education/licensure)

Archivist
Community Educator
Content Manager
Curator
Editor
Education Director
Filmmaker
Foreign Service Officer
Freelance Writer
Fund Raiser
Grant Writer Historian
Historical Consultant
Interpreter
Journalist
Lawyer
Librarian
Litigator
Lobbyist
Mediator
Paralegal
Policy Analyst
Politician
Professor
Public Relations Director
Publisher
Records Manager
Reporter
Researcher
Teacher
Urban/Regional Planner
Volunteer Coordinator
Writer