Required Units

Total number of units required for major, excluding any required Intensive(s): 9

Required Intensive units, if any: 2

Total units required: 11

Total Number of Specific Courses Required

• AMST 100 - Introduction to American Studies
• AMST 250 - America in the World
• A methods course during junior year.

Distributional Content Area Units Required

Four courses that support thematic focus, two at 200-level, two at 300-level.

Electives

Two American Studies core courses.

Intensives

• 0.5 unit Senior Thesis Intensive
• 1.0 unit Senior Project Lab Intensive
• 0.5 unit elective Intensive (approved by Program Director)

Other

The methods course, American Studies core courses, and four thematic focus courses are chosen in consultation with the program director and advisor.