American Studies
Bachelor of Arts
America is a country, an idea, a myth, and a symbol to the world — a grand experiment in democratic principles and cultural complexity.
The best way to tackle this rich, multifaceted, and vast subject is through the many-sided prism of multiple disciplines — history, the humanities, and the social sciences. The American presidency, U.S. constitutional history, the Vietnam War, and American art and literature are just a few of the courses you can choose. Your senior seminar offers an immersive experience in a period or theme of your choice (such as the Gilded Age, the Reform Movement, or the 1960s) for a thesis paper and oral presentation.
Highlights
To teach, choose to add inclusive education for four certifications, grades 1–6
Benefit from the emphasis on critical thinking, writing, and oral presentation skills
Study abroad options include spring break in Hungary during its America Week conference
Multidisciplinary approach includes historical, cultural, psychological, economic, social, and religious perspectives
Career Paths
- Historian
- Journalist, writer, or editor
- American history teacher
- Government administrator
- Museum educator
- Lawyer
- Urban planner
Career Experience
89% of Nazareth's class of 2024 completed a form of career experience (internship, teaching practicum, field experience, or clinical work) during their time at Nazareth.
Graduate School
After graduation, continue your professional advancement at Nazareth and earn a master's degree: Master of Art in American Studies »
99%
of new Nazareth grads are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation
1,631
high-impact experiential learning experiences completed by the undergraduate class of 2024
$4,000
Our SPARK Grant provides up to $4,000 for you to pursue internships, research, and study abroad. SPARK details »
Become a Teacher
Some students enrolled in the American studies major choose to pursue New York State Teacher Certification at the elementary level. Nazareth American studies students develop essential skills through explorations of historical, cultural, psychological, economic, social, and religious perspectives. Our graduates are well-rounded and have the exceptional skills, creativity, and flexibility required to face the challenges of the classroom in the 21st century.
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Study Abroad in Veszprém, Hungary
Nazareth also offers a master's in American studies, with an exciting study abroad opportunity at the Institute for English and American Studies at the University of Pannonia in Veszprém, Hungary.