Minor in American Studies

American Studies minors take a five course (15 units) sequence. This includes two core courses, one additional AMST course of the student's choosing, and two additional courses chosen in consultation with the AMST advisor. 

Total courses: 5

Total units: 15

Unit Breakdown

  • Core Courses - Two courses
    • AMST 300: Introduction to American Studies
    • AMST 350: ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵCulture
  • One additional AMST courses from the following list:
    • AMST 142: Race and Hollywood
    • AMST 152: Surfing and American Culture
    • AMST 310: Foodways in Contemporary America
    • AMST 325: Beauty Matters: Culture, Politics, Labor
    • AMST 351: Celebrity in American Culture
    • AMST 360: Explorations in American Popular Culture
    • AMST 361: Sports in American Culture
    • AMST 399: Labor Activism in Los Angeles
    • AMST 419: The Suburbs
    • AMST 426: The American Studies Mixtape
    • AMST 467: Histories & Cultures of Long Beach
  • Two course elective pattern outside of AMST in consultation with the program advisor. 

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