Salameno School of Humanities and Global
Studies
American Studies
Recommended Four-Year Plan (Fall 2015)
The recommended four-year plan is designed to provide a blueprint for students to complete their degrees within four years. These
plans are the recommended sequences of courses. Students must meet with their Major Advisor to develop a more individualized
plan to complete their degree. This plan assumes that no developmental courses are required. If developmental courses are
needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which are not listed in the plan.
NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2015-2016 academic year.
First Year
Fall Semester
Gen Ed/School Core: AIID 101-First Year
Topics in Liberal Studies
Gen Ed: CRWT 102-Critical Reading & Writing
II
Gen Ed/Major: HIST 101-Introduction to U.S.
History I
School Core: Language I* or Elective
Total:
HRS
4

Spring Semester
Gen Ed: AIID 201-Readings in Humanities
4
4
4
16
HRS
4
Gen Ed: HIST 102-Introduction to U.S.
History II
Gen Ed: SOSC 101-Social Issues
4
School Core: Language II* or Elective
4
16
Total:

4
Second Year
Fall Semester
Major: AMER 225-Introduction to American
Studies WI
Major: American Literature Course
Gen Ed: Science w/ Experiential
School Core: Language III* or Elective
Total:
HRS
4

Spring Semester
Major: American Politics & Society Course
WI Choice
Major: Gender & Sexuality Issues Course WI
Choice
Gen Ed/Major: Intercultural North America
Gen Ed: Mathematics
4
4
4
16
Total:
HRS
4

4
4
4
16
Third Year
Fall Semester
Major: African-American Studies Course WI
Choice
Gen Ed: International Issues**
Elective
Elective
Total:
HRS
4

Spring Semester
Major: Race & Ethnicity Course
Major: American Regionalism Course
Gen Ed: Topics in Social Science
Elective
4
4
4
16
Total:
HRS
4

4
4
4
16
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Major: America in the World Course
Major: American Artistic Expression Course
WI Choice
Elective
Elective
Total:
*If Needed
HRS
4
4
4
4
16

Spring Semester
Major: Level 400 Requirement WI
Elective
Elective
Elective
Total:
HRS
4
4
4
4
16

**GenEd International Issues may be met by International Level Language requirement
Total Credits required: 128 credits
GPA: 2.0
Note: Consult with your advisor to choose three Writing Intensive courses in your major.