Summary of Requirements: American Studies Concentration/Education Program
30 credits, distributed as follows:
Discipline |
Credits |
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American History and Political Science |
12 |
|
American Literature |
3 |
|
American Philosophy and Religious Studies |
6 |
|
History Seminar |
3 |
|
Designated American Studies Electives |
6 |
|
Required Courses |
|
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American Dream I or II |
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American Consensus |
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Ethnicity in America |
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American Social Thought |
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Seminar in Historical Research |
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American Philosophy: The Pragmatic Solution |
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American National Government |
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Religion in America: Great Awakenings |
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Elective Courses (choose two):
Wealth and Poverty |
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American Dream I or II (not taken as a requirement) |
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American Fiction |
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Introduction to Film Appreciation |
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Survival of the Native American |
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War and Society |
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State and Local Government |
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American Political Parties |
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American Presidency |
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The Supreme Court and the Constitution |
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Freedom of the Press |
Teacher certification is also available in connection with the B.A. program in History. See section on History for further information.
Natural Sciences
Course offerings in the natural sciences provide a lab-centered environment in which student awareness of current concepts and theories is deepened. By design, opportunities for open-ended experiments and inquiry are incorporated in order to stimulate critical thinking and an analytic approach to problem solving.
