Wayne State University American Studies Degree Requirements

AS 2010 and Group Requirements

AS 2010: Introduction to American Culture fulfills the Civilizations & Societies requirements for majors in the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Science.

Wayne State University's Admission Requirements: See the general requirements for undergraduate admission to the University.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must complete 120 credits in course work including satisfaction of the University General Education Requirements and the College of Liberal Arts Group Requirements, as well as the major requirements cited below. All course work must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the University and the College governing undergraduate scholarship and degrees. The American Studies director and faculty encourage students to develop an individual focus for their majors. You, with advice from the program director, will organize your curriculum, drawing upon courses from no fewer than three departments. A major concentration in American Studies consists of 45 credits--a minimum which are required.

Click here to see requirements for a Major in American Studies. You may also download an American Studies Major Checklist that can be read using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may access the Adobe webside and download the Reader application for free.

Click here to see requirements for a Minor in American Studies. You may also download an American Studies Minor Checklist that can be read using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may access the Adobe webside and download the Reader application for free.

For further information on the AS Program, contact:  Renata Wasserman, Director  American Studies Program  Wayne State University  5057 Woodward Avenue  Detroit, MI 48202  (313) 577- 3469  e-mail: renata_wasserman@wayne.edu