Comparative American Studies Minor

Program Description

The Comparative American Studies minor at Kennesaw State University dedicates itself to crossing boundaries: disciplinary, social, cultural, and institutional. The program is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, focusing on the study of American cultures as they exist locally, regionally, nationally, and transnationally. With grounding in the content knowledge and methodologies from a range of fields, students are actively encouraged to pursue an understanding and critical analysis of the history, literature, arts, politics, language, philosophy, and social practices of the multitude of American communities.

This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies

Admission Requirements

This program does not have specific admission requirements and only Admissions to Kennesaw State University is required.

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in the Academic Policies: 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Students may take any two of the following courses:

Select one or two of the following (3-6 Credit Hours)

One to two courses in 3000 or 4000 level courses in ISD programs where content of courses relates to the study of cultures of the United States and/or the Americas.

Electives (0-3 Credit Hours)

The balance of credits is drawn from the following. Alternatively, students may take an additional course from the list of program courses above. With the permission of the AS coordinator, English majors may use one ENGL course toward the minor AREA II electives, and history majors may use one HIST course toward the minor AREA II electives.

Comparative American Studies Minor

Program Description

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies

Admission Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Program Course Requirements

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Select one or two of the following (3-6 Credit Hours)

Select one or two of the following (3-6 Credit Hours)

Electives (0-3 Credit Hours)

Program Total (15 Credit Hours)