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For more information about American Studies, see the American Studies website.
Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Admitted students must meet with an academic advisor. Current students should also meet with their academic advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is a Quantitative Literacy (QL) course of the student’s choice. |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.50 GPA |
Second Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| Breadth Requirement |
3 |
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American Literature/Folklore Course |
3 |
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| ENGL 2640 - Race and Ethnicity in the United States (BHU) |
3 |
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American Arts/Media/Communication Course |
3 |
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| American History/Government Course |
3 |
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American Environmental Studies Course |
3 |
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| American Social Sciences Course |
3 |
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Elective Course |
3 |
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| Elective Course |
3 |
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Elective Course |
3 |
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| TOTAL CREDITS: |
15 |
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TOTAL CREDITS: |
15 |
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Comments
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Comments
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Third Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| American Focus Upper-Division Course |
3 |
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American Focus Upper-Division Course |
3 |
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| American Focus Upper-Division Course |
3 |
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American Focus Upper-Division Course |
3 |
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| Communications Intensive (CI) |
3 |
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Quantitative Intensive (QI) |
3 |
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| Elective Course |
3 |
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Elective Course |
3 |
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| Elective Course |
3 |
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Elective Course |
3 |
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| TOTAL CREDITS: |
15 |
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TOTAL CREDITS: |
15 |
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Comments
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Comments
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American Studies BA/BS
Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.50, major; 2.50, USU; 2.50, overall
Minimum GPA for Graduation: 2.50, major courses; 2.0, USU; 2.0, overall
Minimum Grade Accepted: C in major courses (courses may not be taken on a pass/fail basis, except ENGL 4900 )
To obtain a degree in American Studies, students must complete a total of 42 credits for the major. These include 6 credits of required core courses (ENGL 2630 and ENGL 2640 ), 15 credits distributed across five disciplinary areas, 15 credits of upper-division courses, 3 credits of internship, and 3 credits for a capstone course ( TCR 4250 ).
The American Studies final course, a senior capstone ( TCR 4250 ), encourages graduating students to assess their coursework and set specific career goals. Students will compile a professional portfolio of their work, research job opportunities, and write a resume and cover letter. In doing so, this course will help them present their American Studies coursework and skill set in ways that will prepare them for the job market or for graduate study.
Students cannot use the same class to meet more than one requirement in the American Studies major.
Credits in Residence
Students must complete 21 credits of major-applicable coursework at Utah State University.
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