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.

Cultural Studies and Communication Track:
The Cultural Studies and Communication Concentration in the American Studies program will provide students with the skills and competencies to succeed in a variety of fields where strong communication and interpretive skills are required. Drawing on the humanities and the social sciences, CSC majors will learn to analyze, interpret, and create texts and other forms of communication that allow organizations to thrive in a global marketplace.

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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