American Studies Minor

The interdisciplinary minor in American studies explores the ideas and experiences that have contributed to the ongoing evolution of American society. The minor specializes in three areas of study: mass media and popular culture, racial and ethnic diversity and citizenship and community.

Required Courses (12 credits)	Campus
HIS  172 American Heritage II*
POL 103 American Government and Politics*
SOC 133 American Society (waived if SOC 100 OR SOC 136 was taken)
ENG 258 American Renaissance* OR ENG 259 Modern American Novel*
Two courses from one area of study area are required.
Mass Media and Popular Culture
ENG 111 Language of Film
ART 215 Art in American Life*
MUS 205 Jazz*
SOC 265 Popular Culture
HIS  360 Vietnam Era
POL 303 Money, Media and Politics
SPC 302 American Musical Theater
Racial and Ethnic Diversity
ENG 261 African-American Literature
HIS  229 African-American Experience
POL 203 Political and Civil Rights
SOC 247 Hispanic Culture and Community
SOC 249 Race and Ethnic Relations
SOC 310 Civil Rights Movement
HIS  363 Immigration and Identity
Citizenship and Community
PHI  240 American Philosophy*
ENG 261 African-American Literature
POL 203 Political and Civil Rights
POL 280 Constitutional Law
SOC 237 Inequality and Social Class
SOC 245 Community
HIS  274 Long Island History*
HIS  276 New York State and City*
Required Advanced Courses (3 credits)
HIS  321 American Social and Intellectual History
POL 353 American Political Theory
ENG 404 Advanced American Literature to 1865 OR ENG 405 Advanced Survey of American Literature since 1865

*Denotes course that may also count toward the core.