Academic Programs

The Department of Leadership and American Studies offers one major and two minors:

• Major in American studies
• Minor in leadership studies
• Minor in American studies

Click here to download LDSP course listings through 2014.

Click here to download AMST course listings through 2014.

The 36-credit hour major in American studies is comprised of four core courses with the remaining courses selected from approved, related courses from various disciplines as determined by the student's chosen concentration in humanities, social sciences or constitutional studies.

Students will work closely with an advisor to ensure their curriculum has coherence, depth, breadth and that it is consistent with the students' future plans. The bachelor of arts degree in interdisciplinary studies requires that students fulfill the liberal learning curriculum, American studies core courses and a concentration in humanities, social sciences or constitutional studies.

The 36-credit hours include:

• Four American studies core courses - 12-credit hours

• Humanities concentration - 24 credit hours, or
• Social sciences concentration - 24 credit hours, or
• Constitutional studies concentration - 24 credit hours

For all courses within the American studies major, please refer to the course catalog.

The following AMST courses will be offered through Spring 2014 (click here to download this list):

The 18-credit hour minor in leadership studies requires students to complete six courses. Five core courses and a minimum of one elective course comprise the 18 credit hours.

The 18-credit hours include:

• Core courses -- 15 credit hours
• Elective course -- 3 credit hours

For all courses within the leadership studies minor, please refer to the course catalog.

The following LDSP courses will be offered through spring 2014 (click here to download this list):

The 18-credit hour minor in American studies is comprised of three core courses in American studies plus nine additional hours at the 300-400 level chosen in consultation with an assigned departmental advisor from courses approved for the major in American studies.

The 18-credit hours include:

• Three American studies core courses - 9 credit hours
• Approved American studies elective courses - 9 credit hours