The minor in American Studies allows students to focus on a specific period or issue in American Studies (Early American History, Literature, and Culture or Cultural Diversity in American Studies), or to simply draw from the full range of courses offered by the College. [18 credits]
I. Foundation
- Complete the following:
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Sub-Total Credits
3
II. History
- Complete one of the following:
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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
III. Literature
- Complete one of the following:
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Sub-Total Credits
3
IV. Minor Electives
Complete 3 elective courses with approval of the minor advisor. At least one of the courses must be from a discipline other than ENG or HST.
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Credits
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
9
Minor Policy
- Minors may be declared any time before the completion of the drop/add period in the first term of the senior year or before completion of 87 credit hours, whichever comes later.
- Successful completion of at least a one course in the minor is a prerequisite to such declaration.
- Only two of the required minor courses may also count toward major or another minor’s requirements.
- A minimum of one-half of the required credits for the minor must be completed at Sage.
- GPA in Minor required (minimum): 2.200 or higher
Total Credits
18