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American Studies

Sample Degree Pathway for American Studies - Thematic Option


For students who entered fall 2012 to spring 2015.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
ENGL.1010(Gen. Ed.) College Writing I3
MATH.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Math Req. (MATH.1110/1510 recommended)
3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science w/lab
4
xxxx.xxxxBeginning Language I
3
HIST.1110 /
HIST.1120
U.S. History
3
FAHS.1090First Year Seminar21
Total17

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
ENGL.1020(Gen. Ed.) College Writing II3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science w/lab4
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)
3
xxxx.xxxxBeginning Language II3
SOCI.1010Introduction to Sociology
3
Total16

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) AH (Art/Humanities)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) AH (Art/Humanities)3
xxxx.xxxxIntermediate Language I3
ENGL.2820American Literary Traditions
3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
AMST.2480 /
ENGL.2480
Values in American Culture
3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) SS (Social Science)3
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) Science (non-lab)3
xxxx.xxxxIntermediate Language II
3
xxxx.xxxxResearch Methods Course
3
Total15

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
Course #Course NameCr.
xxxx.3/4xxxAS Thematic Course13
xxxx.3/4xxxAmerican Content Elective
3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
xxxx.3/4xxxAS Thematic Course13
xxxx.3/4xxxAS Thematic Course13
xxxx.xxxx(Gen. Ed.) AH (Art/Humanities)
3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
xxxx.3/4xxxAS Thematic Course13
AMST.4010 /
AMST.4910
Am. Studies Seminar3/Directed Study in American Studies3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCr.
xxxx.3/4xxxAS Thematic Course1
3
xxxx.xxxxAS Thematic Course13
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15
Total Minimum Credits = 120

Students must take 36-45 credits within the major, with at least 15 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Refer to the General Education website for General Education requirements.

Students may fulfill the Ethics category of the General Education program through the major by taking AMST.2480 / ENGL.2480 Values in American Culture or by taking another approved ethics course. For the diversity category, students may take any course that carries a diversity designation that is not counted toward the major. 

1Students following the Thematic Option choose their AS Thematic courses from two disciplines and take 12 credits at the 3000 level or above (six credits from each discipline). A list of approved courses is available through the student's SiS account, on the American Studies website, or from the coordinator.
2Required for entering freshmen.
3Students may take Research Methods in any of the following subjects: Psychology, History, Sociology, or Political Science.

A list of courses fulfilling the interdisciplinary elective requirement is available through the student's SiS account, on the American Studies website, or from the coordinator.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

Last updated: 10/26/2017