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American Studies Minor MIN

Degree Type: Minor

Required Courses		Credit Hours
AMST 201	Intro American Studies	3
Choose ONE 6-credit sequence from the following
HIST 331	Amer Cultural History to 1865	3
HIST 332	Amer Cult History since 1865	3
OR
LITR 311	Early American Literature	3
LITR 312	Modern American Literature	3
OR
SOCY 340	Minority Groups in America	3
SOCY 341	Community Studies	3
Electives: Choose 9 credits, at least 3 of which must be 300/400 level, not already completed for requirements above
FILM 360	Gender and Race in Film	3
HIST 309	US History 1900 - 1945	3
HIST 310	US History since 1945	3
HIST 315	Civil Rights Movement	3
HIST 320	US and the Vietnam War	3
HIST 325	American Women's History	3
HIST 326	African-American Women's Hist	3
HIST 331	Amer Cultural History to 1865	3
HIST 332	Amer Cult History since 1865	3
HIST 342	The Civil War-Reconstruction	3
HIST 375	Latin American History	3
HUMN 202	African-Amer Cult Expression	3
LITR 180	Topics in American Lit-Cult	3
LITR 202	Black Literature	3
LITR 204	Native American Literature	3
LITR 242	American Popular Literature	3
LITR 311	Early American Literature	3
LITR 312	Modern American Literature	3
MUSI 228	American Pop Music Since 1900	3
PLSC 121	Amer Gov 1-People and Politics	3
PLSC 122	Amer Gov 2-Policy Making	3
PLSC 221	American Political Parties	3
PLSC 225	Govt Processes-Procedures	3
SOCY 340	Minority Groups in America	3
SOCY 341	Community Studies	3
SPAN 333	Contemp Cult-Soc Hispan Americ	3
ARTH 203	African American Art History	3
ARTH 312	American Art	3

Why Choose the American Studies Minor?

The American Studies minor allows students to more fully understand the American experience. By studying the history, arts philosophy, religious expression, and literature of American culture, American students come to more fully understand their own rich cultural heritage. Likewise, international students may develop a more complete understanding of American history, attitudes, and culture. As with any liberal arts curriculum, the American Studies minor trains students to think critically about concepts. In the process of acquiring this broad knowledge base, students will become cultural and social critics, increasing their ability to recognize and analyze current cultural problems and issues.

Admission Requirements

This American Studies minor is open to any student admitted to Ferris State and pursuing a baccalaureate degree. The minor is designed to complement any Ferris major program.

Graduation Requirements

An academic minor may only be awarded upon completion of a baccalaureate degree at Ferris State. This minor requires a minimum of 18 credits with a minimum 2.0 grade average in these courses.

Also, 50% of the credits for a minor must be taught by Ferris State University.

More Information

Advisor: Dr. James Walker
Phone: 231-591-2776
e-mail: walker@ferris.edu

Department of Humanities
Ferris State University
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Big Rapids, MI 49307-2280
Phone: 231-591-3675