American Studies

american studies

WHAT IS AMERICAN STUDIES?

This major is part of the Cultures and Humanities Exploration Group

American Studies Major Website

An interdisciplinary field, American Studies focuses its attention on U.S. culture and its relationship to the world beyond its borders. Established and dynamic, it brings together faculty and students from a wide variety of disciplines to promote an awareness of the complex cultural, political, and economic structures that have guided the history of the US and the Americas, from the first migrations across the landbridge of Siberia to the present day. American Studies has increasingly situated the United States in a global context, examining the ways in which the nation has been transformed – and how it has shaped other regions — through the transnational flow of cultures, peoples, and institutional power across its boundaries.

Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses

HOW TO DECLARE:

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Major requirements overview

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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

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AMST 1201 - Introduction to American Studies (Major Requirement)

AMST 2276 - American Utopias and Dystopias (Major Requirement)

AMST 3265W - Seminar in American Studies (Major Requirement)

Possible Career Opportunities

COMMON CAREER PATHS:

UConn students who major in American Studies often pursue careers that rely on their cultural analysis and critical thinking skills. Common professional paths include, but are not limited to, careers in: 

- Archiving
- Business development
- Education
- Historical preservation
- Human resources
- Law
- Law enforcement
- Museums and collections
- Preservation
- Research 

                    COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:

                    American Studies majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, doctoral, and/or professional degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in: 

                    - American history
                    - American studies
                    - Digital humanities
                    - History
                    - Law
                    - Philosophy 

                    ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:

                    For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn or explore the Department of Social & Critical Inquiry’s website. 

                    For further insight beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or "What Can I do with this Major?". 

                    Related Minors

                    American Studies Minor