Program Overview

Department of American Studies

The Department of American Studies offers various undergraduate programs, including majors, minors, and certificates.

Undergraduate Programs

• Major in American Studies
• Minor in Critical and Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies (CCRES)
• Minor in Asian American Studies
• Certificate in Curation and Cultural Programming

Program Details

• Double Major: Students can pursue a double major in American Studies and another field.
• Approved Courses/Major: A list of approved courses for the American Studies major is available.
• Minors: The department offers minors in CCRES, American Studies, and Asian American Studies.
• Certificate in Curation and Cultural Programming: This certificate program is designed for students interested in curation and cultural programming.

Course Offerings

• Schedule of Courses: A schedule of courses offered by the department is available.
• Course Descriptions: Descriptions of courses offered by the department are available.
• Courses Taught Off Campus: Some courses are taught off campus.

Advising and Honors

• Advising: The department offers advising services to students.
• Honors: The department offers honors programs, including a senior honors thesis and the American Studies Honors Society.

Career Opportunities

• What to do with an American Studies Degree: Information on career opportunities for American Studies graduates is available.
• Careers and Internships: The department provides information on careers and internships in American Studies.
• Asian American Studies Initiative: The department offers an initiative in Asian American Studies.
• Joint Degrees: The department offers joint degrees with other fields.
• Scholarships: The department offers scholarships, including the Helene K. Grynberg Scholarship for Majors and the Louise Duus Book Scholarship for Minors.

Other Opportunities

• Study Abroad: The department offers study abroad opportunities.
• American Studies Prizes: The department offers prizes for outstanding work in American Studies.
• Independent Study: Students can pursue independent study projects in American Studies.

Academic Integrity and Writing Guidelines

• Academic Integrity: The department emphasizes the importance of academic integrity.
• Writing Guidelines: The department provides writing guidelines for students.

Course Details

050:323:B1 - American Horror

• Course Code: 01:050:323
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Credits: 3
• Instructor Name: McElhinney The course explores the American genre of horror, examining its roots and evolution. Students will analyze controversial motion pictures, court transcripts, and texts that defy or redefine cultural and social norms associated with horror.