In addition to a required major, students have the option of studying a minor as part of a bachelor's degree program.  The minor must be in a field of study that is different from the major.

Requirements for the Minor in American Studies:

HIST203 The United States to 1877
HIST204 The United States since 1877
ENGL230 Survey of American Literature

One 300-400 level course chosen from American history or American literature

One Fine Arts course in an American field chosen from  non-studio art or music

One social science course in an American field chosen from political science, economics, or sociology

At least 18 credit hours are required for the minor. Students who minor in American Studies may use a maximum of 6 credit hours of minor requirements to fulfill general education requirements.