美国研究将历史，文学，艺术和社会科学的研究相结合，以了解关于文化传统和物质实践的不同观点，这些观点影响了美国的地区，种族，阶级，性别和政治多样性。美国研究专业的学生将进行跨学科的研究，例如种族和种族，性别和性，跨国主义和边界研究，城市经验，社会正义，文化研究和宗教。美国研究为许多领域的职业提供了出色的准备，包括法律，新闻，政府，外交服务，社会工作，国际商业，教育，非营利性和公共管理。该学位要求的最低学期学分，包括核心课程要求，为120。该学位要求的总学分学时的三十九必须在高年级。
UTSA's American Studies degree combines the subjects of history, literature, the arts and social sciences to understand the diverse perspectives on cultural traditions and material practices that have shaped the United States. In this program, you will study interdisciplinary topics like race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, transnationalism, urban experience, social justice, culture and religion. A degree in American Studies will prepare you for a career in several fields including law, journalism, government, foreign service, social work, international business, education, nonprofit and public administration.