Required Units

Total number of units required for major, excluding any required Intensive(s): 9

Required Intensive units, if any: 2

Total units required: 11

Total Number of Specific Courses Required

• AMST 100 - Introduction to American Studies

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• AMST 102 - Introduction to Asian American Studies

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• AMST 105 - Introduction to Native American Studies

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• AMST 250 - Critical Approaches to American Studies
• AMST 313 - Multidisciplinary Research Methods

Distributional Content Area Units Required

Four courses that support thematic focus, two at 200-level, two at 300-level.

Electives

Two American Studies core courses.

Intensives

• AMST 302 - Senior Thesis Intensive
• AMST 316 - Senior Project Lab Intensive

Other

The methods course, American Studies core courses, and four thematic focus courses are chosen in consultation with the program director and advisor.