BAYLOR UNIVERISTY

AMERICAN STUDIES:
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM
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dies as a Maj or
Te graduate program
in American Studies is
an interdisciplinary pro-
gram ofering compre-
hensive study in Amer-
ican institutions and
culture. Te basic pro-
gram consists of courses
in American history and
American literature.
Prerequisites for grad-
uate work in American
studies include twen-
ty-one semester hours in
any one or in any combi-
nation of the following
areas: American history,
government, journalism,
literature, and philoso-
phy; history of Ameri-
can education; history
of religion in America;
and American sociologi-
cal problems. Tere is no
foreign language require-
ment. Applicants must
submit a General Re-
cord Examination (GRE)
General Test score; a
GRE score and GPA
predictive of success in
this program are recom-
mended.
Graduate work in Amer-
ican Studies for the Mas-
ter of Arts degree con-
sists of thirty semester
hours, at least ffeen of
which must be in courses
numbered above 5000.
Graduate Program
Te H.L. Carter Scholarship
in American Studies
Te E. Hudson Long
Scholarship in American
Studies
Te J.R. and Wanda
LeMaster Scholarship in
American Studies
Scholarships to Apply For:
For mor e i nf or mat i on about
t he Amer i can St udi es
pr ogr am:
Mia_Moody@baylor.edu
Department of American
Studies
Baylor University
P.O. Box 97353
Waco, Texas 76353-7240
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American Stu
Undergraduate Program
dies as a Maj or
Te program in Ameri-
can Studies ofers a com-
prehensive knowledge
of American institutions
and culture and prepares
students for the world
of practical afairs. Te
basic program consists
of courses in a variety
of areas of study, which
students may combine
according to their cul-
tural and professional
objectives.
Te purpose is to ac-
quaint students with the
intellectual and cultural
development of the na-
tion, to prepare them for
responsible citizenship,
and to show the conti-
nuity of past, present,
and future in acceptable
cultural and historical
terms.
All students electing to
major or minor in Amer-
ican Studies should con-
sult the director before
registering.
A. All specifc and group require-
ments for the Bachelor of Arts
degree.
B. Tirty-three semester hours
including the following:
Maj or Requirements:
A. All specifc and group requirements for the
Bachelor of Arts degree.
B. Tirty-three semester hours including the fol-
lowing:
1. JOU/FDM 1303 (Introduction to Mass Com-
munication)
2. AMS 4385 (Seminar in American Studies).
3. Twenty-seven semester hours of additional
courses numbered 3000 or above, with no more
than twelve credits from one area such as histo-
ry, political science, or religion, etc. chosen from
the lists below. (Note: Some areas have less than
twelve credits ofered.)
Area choices:
a. English: ENG 3380, 3390, 3393, 4380, 4381,
4383, 4386, 4387, 4389, 4390, 4391, 4394.
b. History: HIS 3360, 3362, 3371, 3380, 4354,
4362, 4363, 4365, 4368, 4369, 4371, 4374, 4375,
4378, 4380, 4383, 4384, 4386, 4392, 4395, 4396,
4398.
c. Philosophy: PHI 4318, 4342.
d. Political Science: PSC 3310, 3320, 3322, 3330,
3339 (cross-listed as REL 3339), 3340, 3353, 4300,
4320, 4361, 4381.
e. Religion: REL 3339 (cross-listed as PSC 3339),
3344, 4336, 4338.
f. Sociology/Anthropology: SOC 3311, SOC 4322,
SOC 4366, ANT 3350, ANT 4353.
g. Music/Art: MUS 3322, MUS 3323, MUS 4326,
MUS 4365, ART 4356, ART 4357.
h. Journalism/Communication: JOU 3376, JOU
4359, CSS 4396.
Note: A course cannot count in two areas. (For in-