American Studies
Majors
American Studies, BA or BS
American Studies: Pre-Law, BS
American Studies: Pre-Law, BA
American Studies: American Indian Studies, BA or BS
American Studies: Business Essentials, BA or BS
Instead of preparing you for a single occupation, American Studies coursework prepares you to think, explore and put knowledge into practice. Our graduates have pursued successful careers in a variety of fields, including publishing, public relations, law, public policy, community service and education.
American Studies examines
- How national identity has been formed and transformed over time
- How issues of race, class, gender, sexuality and embodiment have shaped the nation
- How the United States affects and is affected by other nations in a global system
- How culture impacts political and social relations and influences historical interpretation
In addition to a solid foundation in American history, politics, culture and social relations, American Studies courses help you hone your research and reasoning skills.
Program Highlights
- Small, discussion-based classes
- Preparation for the pursuit of advanced degrees in Literature, History, and the Law, among other areas
Potential Careers
- Fire Protection
- Attorney/Judge
- Public Safety
- Banking & Finance
- Politics
- Library Sciences
- Education
- International Relations
- Communications and Media
Courses to Look For
- Era of the American Revolution
- Women in the American West
- History and Film
- Theories and Methods of American Studies
Research and Opportunities
- U.S. Foreign Relations
- Law and Society
- War and Militarism
- TV and Media Studies
- Community Outreach, including service learning courses
- Research Assistantships with AMST faculty
Student Internships
- Legal File Clerk for Zynga - San Francisco, CA
- Foreign Trade Intern for Lam Research - Fremont, CA
- Intern in the Office of the Secretary for U.S. Department of Commerce - Washington D.C.
Get Involved
Stay active on campus while making lifelong friends. Get involved with groups like:
- CAS Ambassadors
- CAS Student Council
- Quiz Bowl Team
- Gamers of OSU