Choose A Path American Studies is a program that allows students to study American society and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Students choose courses from different departments within a theme of concentration.
The major encourages independence and individuality within a structured academic environment. It offers students a special opportunity to take advantage of resources in a wide range of departments at the college. With guidance from program faculty, courses are selected that focus on a particular theme. Students may choose one of the following themes of concentration or, in consultation with the faculty, develop their own. It is possible to take a general approach to these areas or study a particular group, such as women or African Americans.