Understand CUNY Major Requirements: Major in American Studies at College of Staten Island

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American Studies BA
College of Staten Island

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Major in American Studies BA at College of Staten Island

Credits required to complete this program: 39-43
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all courses in this Major.
At least 18 credits for this Major must be completed at College of Staten Island.

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These requirements are based on the Degree Works programming used by College of Staten Island for determining financial aid eligibility and graduation requirements. If there are any differences between what you see here and the college bulletin, please let us know. In all cases, the college bulletin is the definitive source of information about requirements.

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America: An Introduction
(1 classes required)
AMS 101: America: An Introduction Requisites: None Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours Classic interpretations of American culture through a broad interdisciplinary survey of the men and women, ideas, and events that have contributed to the American experience. The abiding ideas, values, and myths that have shaped the nation's arts, actions, and beliefs, drawing from painting, architecture, film, music, history, and literature. From 17th-century witchcraft to 20th-century witch hunts, from General Washington to (General Hospital), from the assembly line to assembler language, from Revere to Rambo. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
American Literature
(1 classes required)
AAD 221: African American Literature PQ ENG 151 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A study of literature by African American writers. Texts studied may represent a variety of thematic concerns, literary genres and/or historical time periods. (literature) This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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ENH 203: Literary History of the United States to 1855 PQ ENG 151 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours American literary expression, ranging from the histories of the Puritans to the poetry of Walt Whitman, studied in the context of the developing American culture. For English majors and minors, this is designated as an ENH literature course. (literature) This course was last offered in the Spring 2025 semester. (Regular Liberal Arts)
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ENH 204: Literary History of the United States since 1855 PQ ENG 151 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A history of American literary expression, ranging from the poetry of Dickinson to the novels of Hemingway and Faulkner. Special attention will be given to placing the works in the context of the developing American culture. For English majors and minors, this is designated as an ENH literature course. (literature) This course was last offered in the Spring 2025 semester. (Regular Liberal Arts)
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ENH 224: U.S. Literature: Multicultural Perspectives PQ ENG 151 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Literature by and about members of ethnic, racial, religious, sexual, and other minorities in the U.S. For English majors and minors, this is designated as an ENH literature course. (literature) Prerequisites: ENG 111, ENG 151 This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
American History
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24 Additional Credits of American History or Literature Courses With At Least Two At or Above The 300-level
(24 credits required)
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At Least Two Courses At The 300-level or Above
(2 classes required)
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Research Seminar: The American Cultural Experience
(1 classes required)
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Foreign Language Requirement
(1 classes required)
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