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Nov 23, 2024
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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
American Studies Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major
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Program Director: Cynthia Eisen
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. Students in this double major are required to have a minimum overall GPA of 2.7 before moving into INCH coursework which typically begins fall semester of the junior year.
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American Studies Core
Students are required to take 37 credits in American Studies courses - 19 credits in the major core and 18 elective credits. American Studies Electives
Students must take 6 elective courses. Elective courses are drawn from Areas A, B , and C. 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 pre-requisites. Required Courses for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Majors
Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major Requirements
American Studies Senior Experience
The Senior Experience integrates the methods and materials of the interdisciplinary major. The seminar topic changes from year to year based on the needs and interests of the students. Particular attention is given to social and cultural aspects of the course. In addition 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
Freshman Year
- Perspectives - Enduring Questions (P-EQ) course Credits: 3
- Foreign Language 101 Credits: 3
- Foreign Language 102 Credits: 3
- Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
- American Studies Elective Credits: 3
- Health/Wellness Credits: 0
As well as: Sophomore Year
- Perspectives - Enduring Questions Science (P-EQ) and Lab course Credits: 4
- 4 Perspectives - Enduring Questions (P-EQ) courses Credits: 12
- 2 Integrative Studies (IS) courses (1 of which can count towards American Studies elective) Credits: 6
- 2 Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 6
As well as: Junior Year
- 2 American Studies Electives Credits: 6
- Integrated Studies (IS) Credits: 3
- Core Milestone Experience (CME) Credits: 0
- Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
As well as: Summer Between Junior and Senior Year
Senior Year
- 2 American Studies Electives Credits: 6
- Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
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