American Studies
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Explore American Culture
American Studies looks at the many cultures that come together in the United States. Teaching and research focus on America as a nation and an ideal. Drawing from a range of disciplines, you will study issues of political, social, and regional identity, cultural diversity, and national character, as well as public and popular culture.
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The American Studies curriculum provides a critical perspective on "American" culture from a variety of vantage points, including global perspectives. Students are encouraged to make connections between a range of disciplinary fields including art, anthropology, architecture, communication, comparative religion, economics, English, geography, history, music, philosophy, political science, sociology, and theater.
- AMS 205 Introduction to American Cultures
- AMS 207 America: Global and Intercultural Perspectives
- AMS 302 Immigrant America
- AMS 303 Consumer Culture
- AMS 305 American Icons
Career Options
Graduate schools and employers consistently seek college graduates who can think critically and communicate effectively. A major in American Studies prepares you for many different fields and careers. Recent students have been accepted into graduate programs at Duke, Carnegie Melon, NYU, and Virginia. American Studies majors at Miami have gone on to careers in law, journalism, business, teaching, and the public sector.
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90%
First-to-second year retention
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21st
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate
The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac
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96%
of 2018-2019 graduates who were employed or furthering their education by fall 2019
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Through liberal arts classes, I've been able to find solutions and alternative ways of looking at things. That's imperative in any kind of worldview. It helps us become better informed citizens, learners, and workers.
Catherine Mazanek '17
PACE Teacher, St. Andrew Catholic School
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