Program Details

School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Arts and Humanities
Jones 111
912-279-5964

Program Coordinator:
Dr. Elizabeth Wurz 279-5984
ewurz@ccga.edu

The Bachelor of Arts with a Major in American Studies prepares students for careers where strong analytical and communication skills are valued alongside creativity and global awareness. American Studies majors critically examine American life in a curriculum that emphasizes innovative service-learning, historical knowledge and contemporary theoretical approaches to engage actively with the community and region. As the world grows increasingly interdependent, American Studies programs foster a deep historical, cultural and sociological understanding of the position of the United States in a global culture and economy.

American Studies graduates thrive in fields such as Journalism, Mass Communication, Marketing, Education, Technical Writing, Conservation Management, and Environmental Management. The American Studies program also prepares students for graduate programs, including those in the arts, humanities, social sciences, law, business, public policy, and education.

Environmental and Regional Studies Concentrations:
The Environmental and Regional Studies Track examines the interactions between humans and the natural world with an emphasis on the southeastern coastal area of the United States. Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that examines these relationships from a variety of vantage points. Historical perspectives, social science and public policy approaches, and scientific analyses are all utilized to understand these complex human-nature relationships.

Program Requirements

1. Completion of American Studies Area F courses with a grade C or better
2. Completion of the required upper level American Studies courses with a C or better.
3. 2.0 GPA required for graduation.
4. 30 Credits of upper level courses must be completed at CCGA.

For additional program information, see the college website or contact the Department Coordinator for the Department of Social Sciences at 912-279-5877.

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