Advisement for the major is available from the Interdisciplinary Studies Program
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A. American Studies Concentration Curriculum Guide (Suggested 4-Year Plan of Study)
The Fulton School of Liberal Arts offers a major in interdisciplinary studies leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. The major accommodates students who wish to develop programs of study in two or more disciplines or create a major in an area of study not offered by any traditional major at SU. This program allows students to create an individual and flexible major that is best suited to their interests or career goals. Most importantly, this program gives students the opportunity to integrate information across disciplines to help gain a more complete understanding of the chosen area of study.
Students majoring in interdisciplinary studies may choose a program in American studies. This concentration, drawing on courses and programs from across the Fulton School of Liberal Arts, offers students the opportunity to explore the history and unique nature of the “American experience” and the expression thereof via the lens of multiple disciplines. A solid core - which includes two courses in U.S. history, one in American literature, another in American government and an interdisciplinary research course in which students bring the various perspectives they have studied together via mentored research projects - anchors the concentration. While additional courses, chosen from a wide range of offerings in arts/humanities, history, literature and social sciences, allow students to customize their exploration of all things American.
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Complete 6 core courses with grades of C or better.
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At least 3 courses must be at the 300/400 level.
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Demonstrate 102-level proficiency in a foreign language.
Checklist
This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress.
