American Studies provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of American cultures. Through examination of historical, religious, and literary texts, political institutions, popular culture, film, art, and the physical landscape, students will explore how Americans create meaning in their lives and make sense of the world in which they live. By encouraging students to approach their majors from the perspective of several overlapping disciplines, American Studies courses will foster deeper critical thinking and broader contextualization.
Total Program Credits: 18
Matriculation Requirements: | ||
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Discipline Core Requirements | 6 Credits | |
AMST 2000 | Introduction to American Studies HH | 3 |
AMST 300R | Topics in American Studies | 3 |
Elective Requirements | 12 Credits | |
Complete 12 hours from the following list of electives | 12 | |
Indians of Utah GI (3) | ||
Precolumbian America (3) | ||
Indians of the Great Plains (3) | ||
The Struggle for Self-determination American Indians 1891 to present (3) | ||
Language and Culture LH (3) | ||
Contemporary Issues in American Culture (3) | ||
Anthropology of Mormonism (3) | ||
Discourse Semiotics and Representation (3) | ||
History of American Art and Architecture (3) | ||
Propaganda and Persuasion (3) | ||
Communicating in Environments (3) | ||
Free Expression in a Democratic Society (3) | ||
Mormons Media and Culture (3) | ||
Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema GI HH (3) | ||
Constitutional History to Plessy 1896 (3) | ||
Constitutional History Since Plessy 1896 (3) | ||
Framing of the US Constitution (3) | ||
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (3) | ||
US Economic Development and History (3) | ||
Foundations of American Education (2) | ||
Foundations of American Education (2) | ||
Introduction to Folklore HH (3) | ||
American Literature before 1865 HH (3) | ||
American Literature after 1865 HH (3) | ||
Nineteenth Century American Literature (3) | ||
Modern American Literature (3) | ||
Contemporary American Literature (3) | ||
Literature by Women (3) | ||
Mormon Literature (3) | ||
Studies in the Novel (3) | ||
Multi-ethnic Literature in America GI (3) | ||
Environmental Law (3) | ||
Environmental Policy WE (3) | ||
Cartography (3) | ||
Environmental History of the United States (3) | ||
Women in American History to 1870 GI WE (3) | ||
Women in American History since 1870 GI (3) | ||
History of the American West to 1850 GI WE (3) | ||
History of the American West since 1850 GI WE (3) | ||
History of Utah (3) | ||
Issues and Topics in American History (3) | ||
American Origins to 1790 (3) | ||
US History-Early Republic through the Progressive Era (3) | ||
U.S. History-Progressive Era to the 21st Century (3) | ||
American Revolution (3) | ||
Environmental History of the United States (3) | ||
American Indian History since 1890 GI (3) | ||
Legacies and Reckonings in the American West GI WE(3) | ||
Special Issues and Topics in American History (3) | ||
Humanities Through the Arts HH (3) | ||
Approaches to Humanities WE (3) | ||
Language and Culture LH (3) | ||
Philosophical Issues in Feminism (3) | ||
Pragmatism and American Philosophy (3) | ||
Environmental Ethics (3) | ||
Social and Political Philosophy (3) | ||
US Presidency (3) | ||
US Congress (3) | ||
American Foreign Policy (3) | ||
Psychology of Gender (3) | ||
Natural Resource Interpretation (3) | ||
Sociology of Gender (3) | ||
Race and Minority Relations GI (3) | ||
Sociology of Education (3) | ||
Political Sociology (3) | ||
Social Change (3) |
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
AMST 2000 | Introduction to American Studies HH | 3 |
Semester total: | 3 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
AMST 300R | Topics in American Studies | 3 |
Semester total: | 3 | |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
AMST Elective | 3 | |
AMST Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 6 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
AMST Elective | 3 | |
AMST Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 6 | |
Degree total: | 18 |
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