__________University of Missouri at Kansas City__________
__________University of Missouri at Kansas City__________
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about the programEstablished over twenty years ago, the American Studies Program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City offers an interdisciplinary perspective to those students whose primary interest is the examination of life and culture in the United States. Students study American art, history, literature, film, politics, geography, anthropology, sociology and popular culture among other disciplines and foci. In American Studies, students pursue a program tailored to their interests and needs -- one of the few programs in today's structured curricula that provides intellectual rigor and the ability, with the adviser's approval, to design your own studies. The UMKC American Studies Program is open to selected students in good standing. Interested students should consult with the American Studies Director, who will act as their academic adviser upon admittance to the program. Superior work is expected from all students.
degree requirementsB.A. degrees in American Studies are awarded by UMKC through the College of Arts & Sciences. Students majoring in American Studies are required to take 36 credits, including a core curriculum of (a) two semesters of foundational courses that focus on cultural theory, interdisciplinary methodology and literature from the American Studies canon; (b) one semester of a 400-level Special Topics course, a prerequisite to 440WI; and (c) a senior research project, in which the student produces a seminar paper based on area of degree focus:
The remaining credits must come from at least three departments, representing an emphasis on a particular theme or issue in American culture. Students must confer with the American Studies Director and obtain ongoing approval throughout completion of the program.
courses & syllabiCourse programs are tailored to the individual and therefore vary from student to student. They may include courses from departments such as Art & Art History, Communication Studies, Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology (including Anthropology) and others as appropriate. They may also include work from other relevant units, such as the Conservatory of Music or the School of Education.
what can i do with an american studies degree from umkc?The UMKC American Studies Program knows the importance of this question. At UMKC, an American Studies student will learn the skills necessary to think, write and speak critically and logically about issues concerning American culture both past and present. Graduates of the program will possess confident communication skills and a cultural perspective essential to success in a professional environment. Depending on academic focus, an American Studies degree provides a solid foundation for a number of career choices:
An American Studies background is also superb preparation for law school or for graduate study in humanities or social sciences. In cooperation with the School of Education, American Studies is an excellent major in the College of Arts and Sciences for those pursuing UMKC's dual degree program in teacher education.
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