American Studies Program
In
keeping with Loyola's commitment to liberal education and broadening opportunities
for students to study and understand the rich diversity of a multicultural
America, a minor in American studies seeks to help students integrate
their work in many different courses. Be it history, literature, music,
philosophy, politics, religion, or sociology, all the courses in the minor
focus on some aspect of the experience of living and working in America.
The minor also provides students with an understanding of the various aspects of American culture. Further, the minor familiarizes students with the various perspectives that different disciplines bring to the study of American life and culture and helps them develop a methodology for studying the United States of America.
Requirements for the American Studies Minor
| Credits required | Course |
|---|---|
| Required: 6 credits | English 342: American Masterworks |
| History 200: U.S. History to 1865 | |
| One of the following: 3 credits | Communications X170, English V170, History X170: The American Character |
| Philosophy 168: Themes In American Philosophy | |
| Philosophy 430: American Philosophy | |
| One of the following: 3 credits | Political Science 211: The American Presidency |
| Political Science 212: The Legislative Process | |
| Political Science 213: American Political Thought | |
| Political Science 215: Introduction to State and Local Politics | |
| Sociology 132: Social Problems | |
| Sociology 155: Race and Ethnic Conflict | |
| Sociology 220: Social Movements and Collective Behavior | |
| One of the following: 3 credits | Drama 142: Black Theatre to 1940 |
| Drama 143: Black Theatre 1940 to the Present | |
| Music 166: America and its Music | |
| Religious Studies 167: Tribal Religions | |
| Two courses from the following: 6 credits | Any American literature course approved by the American Studies advisor. |
| Any American History course approved by the American Studies advisor. | |
| Any course in Political Science or Sociology approved by the American Studies advisor. | |
| Criminal Justice 105: Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems | |
| Total Credits for American Studies minor: | 21 credits |
The Loyola program emphasizes individual counseling to identify student interest and to construct a suitable course of study within the minor. After graduation, American Studies minors may decide to enter graduate programs in American Studies.
Students interested in learning more about the minor or needing information on graduate study should contact:
Dr. Mary McCay
Chair, Department of English
E-mail : mccay@loyno.edu
Dr. David Moore
Chair, History Department
E-mail : dmoore@loyno.edu
