American Studies: Working in a Global Economy Option, B.S.

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This major is administered by the .

This major is a major.

Consists of a minimum of 46 credits. Note that prerequisites for some courses may increase the number of credits needed.

The American Studies Major satisfies the Interdisciplinary Studies GEP requirement. For more information, see the section of the Catalog.

Fundamental requirements, 15 credits

Take at least one course from 3 of the 5 areas below. Take remaining courses from any area.

Accounting and Business

Computer Information Systems

CIS 101 - Introduction to Computing 2 cr.
CIS 102 - Practicum in Computing 1 cr. (concurrent enrollment with )

Communication

English

ENGL 250 - Intermediate Composition 3 cr.
ENGL 253 - Introduction to Creative Writing 1-3 cr.
ENGL 254 - Introduction to Technical Writing 3 cr.

Philosophy

PHIL 121 - Critical Thinking 3 cr.

Area of emphasis, 18 credits

Take at least 3 courses from one of the first three categories listed below. Take remaining courses from any category below.

International

HIST 102 - World History Since 1500 3 cr.
BUS 339 - International Marketing 3 cr.
ENGL 378 - Contemporary Fiction 3 cr.
GEOG 115 - World Regional Geography 3 cr.
HIST 316 - History of China 3 cr.
HIST 317 - History of Japan 3 cr.
HIST 348 - History of the Modern Caribbean 3 cr.
HIST 359 - Modern Britain 3 cr.
HIST 363 - Modern Germany 3 cr.
HIST 370 - Eastern Europe in the 20th Century 3 cr.
HIST 373 - Soviet Union 3 cr.

Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences, 3-4 credits

Choose one of the following courses:

Social Science Courses, 6 credits

Choose 6 credits in two 300-level Social Science courses among the following disciplines: Anthropology, Economics, Human Geography, Psychology, or Sociology.

Electives

To meet the 40 credit upper-level requirement and the 120 credit minimum for graduation, you may select courses from any area that will add to your educational goals.

Communication in the Major

3 credits from: