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  3. American Studies (B.A.)

Curriculum

For a B. A. degree in American Studies, a minimum of 123 credits is required.

Entry to Major Requirements:

  1. At the end of the sophomore year, any student in good standing may gain entrance into the major without having completed specific courses.
  2. Any student seeking entrance during the fifth semester will be granted entrance at the discretion of the American Studies Committee and/or Director following evaluation of the student's record.
  3. Any student seeking entrance during or after the sixth semester will be expected to have completed at least 12 credits, which may be counted toward the major in American Studies

Opportunity for Concurrent (Double) Major

The American Studies program has agreements with the Sociology and Secondary Education Social Studies programs here at the College. Interested students should speak to their advisor if they would like to explore this possibility.


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Heritage and Museum Practice (Graduate Certificate)
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