American Studies is a fascinating interdisciplinary major that focuses on the complex history and culture of the United States. It looks at the ways that literature, film, and other arts, and politics, history and a multitude of cultures intersect to shape the American experience. Our faculty is committed to teaching you to write well, speak articulately, and to think independently, critically, and creatively, skills highly sought by a wide range of employers and graduate and professional schools. Upon graduation you can pursue professional training and careers in a wide range of fields including business, government, law, teaching, media, and arts management.