2009-2010 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM
American Studies Major
The American Studies major is offered only through the Hayworth College program. Approval
of the dean is required for admission to this major.
The American Studies major is an interdisciplinary field of study that leads to the Bachelor
of Arts degree. Strongly based in the historical study of the culture of the United States, both
past and present, the American Studies major explores the distinct characteristics of that
which is considered “American” today. The program seeks to promote deeper understanding
of forces influencing individuals and world society. Students are encouraged to examine the
factors shaping American civilization through flexible but interrelated study of a number of
elective courses. These courses, drawn from such varied disciplines as Economics, Social
Sciences, Literature, Fine Arts and History, permit analysis and evaluation of the American
experience from various perspectives. The major is designed to enable students to integrate
the knowledge and research technology from related academic areas into a coherent whole.
The American Studies major is an excellent foundation for many occupations, professional
careers, and graduate studies. Possible careers include business, public administration, law
and foreign service. Graduate degrees in American Studies are available at an increasing
number of universities.
To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in American Studies, a student must take
at least 36 credit hours of courses in American History, Arts, Literature and Political and Social
Sciences. Each student, in consultation with an advisor, carefully plans a total program of
study designed to enable the graduate to take advantage of exciting new opportunities in
the field. The student is encouraged to explore significant interrelationships among the
various disciplines.
Requirements for the Major in American Studies are:
Core:
AMST 201 Introduction to American Studies
HIST 203 American History to 1877
HIST 204 American History since 1877
ENGL 230 American Literature 1620-1865
ENGL 240 American Literature 1865-Present
Humanities Requirement: Students must take one 300 or 400 level course in American
History, American Literature or a Communication or Philosophy-Religion course with an
American theme or topic.
Social Science Requirement: Students must take two social science courses in American
related topics.
Fine Arts Requirement: Students must take two fine arts courses in American related
topics.
American Studies Requirement: Students must take American Studies 300 Topics in
American Studies at least once.
Capstone Requirement: Students must take one other 300 or 400 level course from any area
with an American theme or topic.
Writing-Intensive Requirement: The writing-intensive course requirement is met with AMST
201 Introduction to American Studies. Students are encouraged to take this course as soon
as possible after declaring the major.
Total credit hours: 36
THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM