Humanities and Arts with American Studies Concentration

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Program of Study
Humanities & Arts
Degree Type
Concentration

Associated Degree

This interdisciplinary concentration examines American culture from the multiple perspectives of American history, literature, and politics. American Studies at WPI takes advantage of the unparalleled resources at the American Antiquarian Society. American Studies majors (and minors) may earn two-thirds-unit of credit at the 3000-level by being admitted to and completing the competitive AAS fall seminar, which annually accepts twelve Worcester Consortium students. Each spring, HUA faculty publicize the upcoming seminar and endorse WPI applicants. AAS seminars typically enroll two or three students from WPI

Program Distribution Requirements for Humanities and Arts with American Studies Concentration

Introductory American Studies course (Minimum 1/3 Units)

1/3 units: one of the following courses: HU 1411 Introduction to American Studies, EN 1251 Introduction to American Literature, EN 1257 Introduction to African American Literature and Culture, HI 1311 Introduction to American Urban History, HI 1312 Introduction to American Social History, or HI 1314 Introduction to Early American History.

Minimum Units
1/3

American History Courses (Minimum 2/3 Units)

 

Minimum Units
2/3

American Literature Courses (Minimum 2/3 Units)

Minimum Units
2/3

American Politics, Law, and Policy Courses (Minimum 1/3 Units)

This may not include courses taken to fulfill the Social Science Requirement.

Minimum Units
1/3

MQP in American Studies (Minimum 3/3 Units)

Minimum Units
3/3

American Antiquarian Society Fall Seminar

This competitive seminar, open to a limited number of Worcester Consortium students, features a different visiting professor and a new thematic focus each fall. The seminar is equivalent to two courses in American Studies at the 3000-level; the comparable WPI discipline(s) will be determined by the topic of each seminar. To apply, consult a member of the American Studies faculty early in the preceding D-term.

Minimum Units
2/3
American Art/Architecture Courses 
American Music Courses
American Philosophy and Religion Courses

For RE 2721 and PY/RE 3721, check with an American Studies advisor to determine if this course has an American focus in a given term. To facilitate degree audits by the Office of the Registrar, HUA faculty will create a form by which to approve unlisted courses that have significant focus on the U.S. national experience.