B.A. in History - American Studies Concentration
College of Arts and Humanities
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English Composition requirements | 6 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 | |
| Public Speaking requirement | 3 | |
| Science requirements | 6 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirements | 6 | |
| Humanities requirements | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Student Electives | 9 | |
| Writing Emphasis requirements | 9 | |
| Language Requirement | ||
| Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202). | 3-12 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| HIS 101 | History of Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS 102 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| HIS 151 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| HIS 152 | History of the United States II | 3 |
| HIS 300 | Varieties of History | 3 |
| Upper-division History Electives | ||
| AMS/HIS 367 | American Material Culture | 3 |
| Two U.S. history courses | 6 | |
| One European history elective | 3 | |
| One world/regional history elective | 3 | |
| Capstone course requirement satisfied with a senior project, internship, or independent study in American studies. | 3 | |
| Other American Studies Requirements | ||
| AMS 200 | American Civilization | 3 |
| LIT 201 | American Literature II | 3 |
| Three 300-/400-level American-themed courses from at least two of the following disciplines: anthropology, art history, economics, geography, literature, music history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and women’s and gender studies | 9 | |
| Note: These courses are in addition to those taken to fulfill general education requirements. | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| As many free electives as needed to complete the 120 credits required for graduation. Free electives may also be used to complete a minor. | 12-24 | |
| Note: Students with an American studies concentration are ineligible for a minor in American studies. | ||
| Total Minimum Credit Requirement | 120 | |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| HIS 151 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| Social Science General Education Course | 3 | |
| Arts General Education Course | 3 | |
| Language 101 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| WRT ___ | 3 | |
| HIS 152 | History of the United States II | 3 |
| AMS 200 | American Civilization | 3 |
| MAT 103 | Introduction to Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| Language 102 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| LIT 200 | American Literature I | 3 |
| HIS 101 | History of Civilization I | 3 |
| Philosophy Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Language 201 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| HIS 102 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| SPK 208 | Public Speaking (or other) | 3 |
| LIT 201 | American Literature II | 3 |
| HIS 300 | Varieties of History | 3 |
| Language 202 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| AMS 367 or HIS 367 |
American Material Culture or American Material Culture |
3 |
| European History Elective | 3 | |
| Science General Education Course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science General Education Course | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| US History/American Studies Elective | 3 | |
| American Studies Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Science General Education Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| US History/American Studies Elective | 3 | |
| American Studies Cognate Course | 3 | |
| World History Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| American Studies Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| AMS 401 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| AMS 415 | American Studies Internship | 1-15 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
