American Studies Minor

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The broad curriculum of American Studies examines how society, identity, and communities have shaped America. Students will expand their knowledge of literature, economics, history, political science and more.

A minor in American Studies requires 18 hours consisting of the following:

Minor Requirements (6 hours)

HIS 201 - The American Experiment Hours: 3
POL 120 - American Politics and Government Hours: 3

Minor Electives (12 hours)

Choose three courses from the following list (9 hours)

AMS 400 - American Studies Senior Project Hours: 3
COM 120 - Introduction to Mass Media Hours: 3
CRJ 260 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Hours: 3
ECO 121 - Principles of Economics Macroeconomics Hours: 3
ECO 322 - Government and Business Hours: 3
HCS 250 - Multicultural Perspectives Hours: 3
HIS 208 - The Modern Developing World Hours: 3
HIS 248 - North Carolina Hours: 3
HIS 321 - Seminar in US History Hours: 3
HUM or HSB course with African-American focus
PHI 320 - African-American Philosophy Hours: 3
POL 331 - American Foreign Policy Hours: 3
POL 420 - Selected Topics in American Politics Hours: 3
REL 272 - American Religion Hours: 3
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology Hours: 3
SOC 200 - Social Problems Hours: 3
SOC 317 - Social Stratification Hours: 3
Students must choose one literature course (3 hours)
ENG 230 - Exploring Literature Hours: 3

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American Studies Minor

Minor Requirements (6 hours)

Minor Electives (12 hours)