Program Overview

American Studies

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Africana and American Studies

Major

American Studies BA

Minor

• American Studies Minor
• Latina/Latino Studies Minor

What will I learn?

With a multidisciplinary program that literally covers half the globe, the possibilities are endless. Many students focus on American Indian studies (UB has one of the strongest programs in the U.S.), community engagement or class analysis. But you’re also free to branch out and explore areas such as politics, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, oral cultures and kinship systems—or focus on a specific region, including Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.

What can I do outside of class?

• Internships
• Research
• Connect with Mentors
• Study Abroad

What can I do with an American studies degree?

A degree in American studies gives you choices around the world and throughout your career. By distinguishing you as someone with the tools that employers crave: cultural literacy, critical thinking skills, and the ability to clearly communicate your knowledge and insight.

• Academia and K-12 education
  • Government
  • Health professions
  • Immigration services
  • International and domestic businesses/corporations
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Urban renewal

Who will I learn from?

It all starts with our faculty. That's how the American studies program offers all of the opportunities of a major research university, with so many benefits typically found at a small, personal liberal arts college. At UB, you’ll find a diverse group of expert scholars who are recognized worldwide for their research and impact in and out of the classroom, and have earned distinguished awards for their advocacy work and teaching. These are the people who will become your role models, your mentors, and perhaps one day, your peers. Our faculty aren't just passionate; they are well-connected throughout academia and industry, so they can help you take the next step, wherever you choose to go.