Arizona State University, USA, Tempe

American Studies, B.A.

Course Highlights

The BA in American studies is one of the oldest interdisciplinary programs of study within the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and the only American studies degree in the entire state.

Career Opportunities

You can do a lot with this major! Global Studies majors go on to successful careers in international business, academics, advocacy, politics, government, publishing, the arts, research, and much more. All liberal arts degrees help students develop their Core Career Competencies, and Global Studies majors develop specific skills that are applicable to lots of different careers..These skills include: Strong verbal and written communication skills Deep understanding of the institutions and processes that shape the world Cross-cultural knowledge and understanding Critical thinking and creative problem-solving Ability to formulate clear and persuasive messages Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills Ability to work well independently and collaboratively

Course Overview

This is a place for rigorous and adventurous conversations American culture, politics and history, exploring knowledge beyond disciplinary boundaries, bringing differing perspectives and understandings into dialogue with one another, and generating a unique level of intellectual rigor and excitement. To this end, our goals in American studies are to: I want to find another Bachelor Course create a community of learning through classroom instruction, internship and study abroad experiences, program field trips, activities and lectures encourage knowledge and innovation in course work as well as the capstone thesis project help students synthesize and critically evaluate knowledge from diverse fields American history and culture This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: West campus. Students from Western states who select this major and campus may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

Subjects

Programme Structure College Mathematics (MA) Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) Social and Cultural Studies: Method and Theory Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L) Capstone: Practices and Approaches

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements Freshmen must have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school. Transfer students must have a minimum 2.50 GPA (a "C+" or better where "A"=4.00) from a college or university. Some ASU programs require a minimum transfer GPA of 3.00, including the W. P. Carey School of Business and Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Some ASU programs may have higher admission requirements and may require a minimum ACT or SAT score. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

English Entry Requirement

This programme requires students to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Contact Details

Arizona State University