The American Studies program provides a broad-based interdisciplinary program that combines interest from a variety of American perspectives and American fields of inquiry, including history, literature, music, popular culture, folklore, political science, and criminal justice.

By offering such a wide exposure the major provides a challenge for those motivated independent thinkers seeking well rounded preparation in life.

The American Studies curriculum provides a diverse and critical perspective surrounding the cultural and social dynamics of the United States. Students gain a better sense of what it means to be an American, drawing upon the past, present, and consideration of the future. The program also provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies.