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Jun 13, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
American Studies Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major
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Program Director: Dr. Scott Campbell
The American studies major, leading to a B.A. degree, takes an interdisciplinary approach that gives students an opportunity to concentrate on the development of American civilization as a whole rather than from the perspective of a separate department or discipline. Students choose from courses focusing on the study of American civilization in the areas of History, the Humanities, and the Social Sciences. Additionally, student learning opportunities will include not only how we view and define ourselves as Americans, but also how the world views us and why they do.
Students seeking initial certification at the early childhood and childhood levels may double major in American Studies and Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education. All Inclusive Early Childhood & Childhood Education students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher in order to advance into Junior-level education coursework.
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Core Curriculum Requirements
All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures for specific core curriculum requirements. American Studies Core
Students are required to take 33 credits in American Studies courses - 15 credits in the major core and 18 elective credits. American Studies Major Electives
Students must complete 6 elective courses, drawn from Areas A (History), B (Humanities) , and C (Social Sciences). At least 2 courses are required from each area as listed below and should be clustered to represent a coherent focus. This should be done in consultation with the student’s AMS advisor. Please note that this list of elective courses may change from year to year as departments add or delete courses. Selected Studies/Special Topics courses will be evaluated as offered by departments within the 3 areas of concentration. In addition, some courses may have prerequisites. Required Courses for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Majors
Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major Requirements American Studies Senior Experience
Senior majors complete a significant research/portfolio project that incorporates ideas from the various areas of study. Sample Program for American Studies Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education
Notes: - Students in Bachelor of Arts degree programs must complete 90 credits of liberal arts coursework.
- NYS certification standards require that students complete 6 credits in each of the following subject areas, with a minimum grade of “C” or higher in each course: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- Students may use a major course to fulfill one Integrative Studies (IS) course requirement.
- A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required before moving into INCH coursework (fall semester, junior year).
Freshman Year
- Perspectives - Enduring Questions (PEQ - 1) course Credits: 3
- Foreign Language 101 with lab Credits: 4
- Foreign Language 102 with lab Credits: 4
- Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
- American Studies Elective Credits: 3
- Health/Wellness Credits: 0
As well as: Sophomore Year
- Perspectives - Enduring Questions Science (PEQ) and Lab course Credits: 4
- 4 Perspectives - Enduring Questions (PEQ) courses Credits: 12
- 1 Integrative Studies (IS) course (1 IS course can count towards American Studies elective) Credits: 3
- Liberal Arts Elective (Social Studies) Credits: 3
- DEIB designated course Credits: 3
As well as: Junior Year
- 2 American Studies Electives Credits: 6
- 2 Integrated Studies (IS) Courses Credits: 6
- Liberal Arts Elective (Math) Credits: 3
As well as: Summer Between Junior and Senior Year
Fall Semester Senior Year
Spring Semester Senior Year
- 2 American Studies Electives Credits: 6
- Liberal Arts Elective (Science) Credits: 3
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