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This page contains useful information for current American Studies students. Please click on the appropriate degree below for information about and for that specific program. Pay special attention to NOTES throughout the sections.
Minor
Bachelors
Masters
Minor
Requirements:
18 hours of coursework is required for completion of the American Studies minor.
American Identity (AMER 2601) and Approaches to American Studies (AMER 3701) are required. Course Descriptions
An additional four upper-division courses must be taken, selected from the American Studies list of approved courses (courses must be from at least two departments other than the department of the student's major). Course Descriptions
General Information:
The American Studies Program keeps a current membership with the American Studies Association. To access the membership please contact Dr. Stephanie Tingley.
The American Studies Program has a dedicated computer lab available to its students. The lab is located in Smith Hall/Room 1028. Please contact Dr. Stephanie Tingley at 330-941-3404 for hours.
Bachelors
Requirements:
48 hours of coursework is required for completion of the American Studies bachelors degree:
At least 39 hours of coursework must be taken in courses numbered 3700 and above.
12 hours of American Studies core courses are required. Course Descriptions
NOTE: Before registering for American Studies Research Seminar (AMER 4801), you must submit a Major Proposal, listing individual goals, courses chosen, and possible topics for your senior project. The proposal must be approved by the Coordinator and the American Studies Advisory Committee.
15 hours of courses to fulfill the Literacy goals, 6 hours to fulfill the Competency goals, and 15 hours in a Focus Area (see the list of approved courses ). You must take a different course to fulfill each literacy or competency goal; no single course may count in more that one category for an individual student. Courses must be selected from at least 3 programs or departments other than American Studies, and these courses must reflect a range of historical periods. Course Descriptions
Because the major is interdisciplinary, you do not need a minor.
General Information:
The American Studies Program keeps a current membership with the American Studies Association. To access the membership please contact Dr. Stephanie Tingley.
The American Studies Program has a dedicated computer lab available to its students. The lab is located in Smith Hall/Room 1028. Please contact Dr. Stephanie Tingley at 330-941-3404 for hours.
Masters
Program Advisement Sheet
Course Offerings for the Spring 2013 Semester
Internship (AMER 6980) NOTE: Your Internship Agreement From must be submitted and approved by the Program Coordinator the semester before you plan to register for the class.
Internship Agreement Form
Evaluation Form
Previous Internships Completed
Syllabus
Independent Project (AMER 6990) NOTE: Your Independent Project Proposal must be submitted and approved by the Program Coordinator the semester before you plan to register for the class. You must also submit the names of your committee members and chair at this time.
Certificate of Completion NOTE: This form must be signed by the chair of your committee and your committee members at your final meeting/defense then given to the Program Coordinator.
Independent Project Proposal form
Intent to Produce a Thesis form NOTE: This form must be completed at the beginning of the semester you intend to graduate.
Previous Independent Projects Completed
Graduate Assistantships The Program has a limited number of graduate assistantships which will provide tuition remission and a stipend to full-time students. Students work as teaching or research assistants. Contact Dr. Stephanie Tingley if you are interested.
General Information:
The American Studies Program keeps a current membership with the American Studies Association. To access the membership please contact Dr. Stephanie Tingley.
The American Studies Program has a dedicated computer lab available to its students. The lab is located in Smith Hall/Room 1028. Please contact Dr. Stephanie Tingley at 330-941-3404 for hours.
Graduation Information:
All Graduate Students MUST complete the following three forms: "Notice of Intention to Apply for Graduation", "Graduate Graduation Application", and "Cap and Gown" within the first three weeks of the semster they intend to graduate.
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