Course variations

Course summary

This program is for students who desire an interdisciplinary preparation for careers that will demand a broad yet in-depth knowledge of American society, including an understanding of its economics, socio-cultural patterns, political traditions, and historical heritage, especially as it fits into today's global society. Students are prepared for an extensive range of careers such as law, journalism, public affairs, politics or governmental affairs from the municipal to national levels, or specific professions in museums or cultural agencies. American Studies is a foundation for helping set political or social policy for the nation, or even advancing into graduate studies in law, history, literature, or political science. A general business degree prepares students to work in a wide variety of business-related employment. General Business graduates can work in both large and small companies, however they are ideal fits for leadership development and intern programs at large corporations.

Program modules

The modules are ENG303: Advanced American Literature I, ENG304: Advanced American Literature II, HST201: United States History I (to 1877), HST202: United States History II (since 1877), POL105: Introduction to American Politics, POL208: State Government or POL228: Local Government, POL343: American Political Thought, ASM300: American Studies Seminar (repeatable every semester but at least one per year for a minimum of three completions), Plus at least four additional courses from the following: any of the courses listed above but not taken as a requirement above, any literature or cultural study offered under the auspices of the Department of Modern Languages and related to multicultural studies in the U.S., Elective Courses: ECO201: Principles of Economics I or ECO202: Principles of Economics II, ENG226: African-American Literature, ENG300: Topics in Literature, when topic is American literature, HST349: The Supreme Court in American History, POL215: Presidency and Congress, POL216: Public Law, POL217: Civil Liberties, POL221: Political Parties, POL275: Presidential Election: Strategies, Tactics, and Issues, POL305: Public Administration, POL316: American Foreign Policy, SOC343: Race and Ethnic Relations.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must be graduates of approved secondary schools. They should have preparatory units (16) include: four units of English; three units of mathematics; two units of laboratory science; two units of social studies, one unit of foreign language; four units of electives. Alternatively, a student may provide evidence of equivalent education and training, such as a General Education Development (GED) certificate. They should have a GPA of 2.3 (in core courses) and have a SAT of 950 combined score for math and critical reading (writing test is used for English placement) and ACT composite score of 20 or higher. Students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English language proficiency through acceptable TOEFL scores.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

American International College

Department name

School of Arts, Education and Sciences