American Studies B.A.

Degree

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
The program in American Studies offers a comprehensive knowledge of American institutions and culture
and prepares students for the world of practical affairs.
The basic program consists of courses in a variety of
areas of study, which students may combine according
to their cultural and professional objectives.
The purpose is to acquaint students with the intellectual
and cultural development of the nation, to prepare them
for responsible citizenship, and to show the continuity
of past, present, and future in acceptable cultural and
historical terms.
All students electing to major or minor in American
Studies should consult the director before registering.
GRADUATE PROGRAM
The graduate program in American Studies is an interdisciplinary program offering comprehensive study in
American institutions and culture. The basic program
consists of courses in American history and American
literature.
Prerequisites for graduate work in American studies
include twenty-one semester hours in any one or in any
combination of the following areas: American history,
government, journalism, literature, and philosophy;
history of American education; history of religion in
America; and American sociological problems. There
is no foreign language requirement. Applicants must
submit a General Record Examination (GRE) General
Test score; a GRE score and GPA predictive of success
in this program are recommended.
Graduate work in American Studies for the Master of
Arts degree consists of thirty semester hours, at least fifteen of which must be in courses numbered above 5000.
For more information about the American Studies program please e-mail
Mia_Moody@baylor.edu

Requirements for a Major in American Studies

A. All specific and group requirements for the
Bachelor of Arts degree.
B. Thirty-three semester hours including the following:
1. JOU/FDM 1303 (Introduction to Mass Communication)
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 history, political science, or religion, etc. chosen from
the lists below. (Note: Some areas have less than
twelve credits offered.)
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 instance, PSC 3339 cannot be counted as REL 3339.)

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American Studies programs are becoming important as students realize

that knowledge of and insight into
the United States are necessary for
maintaining and improving the quality
of American life. The student who
wishes to play a responsible role
in shaping America's future will find
American Studies helpful in preparing for such a challenge.

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