B.A. in History - American Studies Concentration
College of Arts and Humanities
(*Note: As of Summer 2022, this program is no longer accepting new students.)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Language/Culture requirement | 0-15 | |
Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202). | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| AMS 400 | Senior Thesis or Project 1 | 3 |
| or AMS 401 | Independent Study | |
| or AMS 415 | American Studies Internship | |
| Free Electives | ||
| Note: These courses are in addition to those taken to fulfill general education requirements. | ||
| 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 Credits Required | 120 | |
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
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 sample 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 | |
| HIS 152 | History of the United States II | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Language 101 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| AMS 200 | American Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 151 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| MAT 103 | Introduction to Mathematics (OR HIGHER) | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Language 102 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| HIS 101 | History of Civilization I | 3 |
| LIT 200 | American Literature I | 3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed (PHI) | 3 | |
| Language 201 | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| HIS 102 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| HIS 300 | Varieties of History | 3 |
| SPK 208 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| LIT 201 | American Literature II | 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 Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| US History/American Studies Elective | 3 | |
| American Studies Cognate | 3 | |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Free Elective (speaking emphasis) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| US History/American Studies Elective | 3 | |
| American Studies Cognate | 3 | |
| World History Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective (300/400-level speaking emphasis) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| AMS 400 |
Senior Thesis or Project or Independent Study or American Studies Internship |
3 |
| American Studies Cognate | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (optional minor) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |
