American Studies Program

B.A. Major concentration

English 231 and either 232 or 233 are prerequisite to a major concentration in American Studies which consists of 27 upper-division semester hours including American Studies 310; at least two approved American History courses; and six hours of approved courses chosen from the following disciplines: anthropology, economics, political science, or sociology. Additional courses in the major will be chosen in consultation with an American Studies advisor, from courses approved by the program, in such a way that at least 3 courses (9 semester hours) help the student achieve a focus within the field. One course in the student's curriculum must specifically focus upon one or more American ethnic minority cultures. An additional 3-6 hours of American Studies 493 (Independent Study) are recommended for majors in their senior year.

American Studies Minor

The American Studies minor consists of at least 15 hours of coursework chosen from the program's list of electives, including American Studies 310, American Studies 410, and nine additional hours from at least two different disciplines.

A list of courses approved for the major or minor is published annually.

Contact Information

Dr. Michael Fitzgerald, Chair
Professor of Political Science
1009 McClung Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996-0410

Phone: (865) 974-7049
Fax (865) 974-7037
Email: mfitzge1@utk.edu