American Studies
Explore the UConn American Studies website for departmental information. Course descriptions below correspond to the UConn undergraduate directory of courses.
AMST 1201: Introduction to American Studies
Three credits ($150). Offered Fall, Spring, or Full-year.
What is an American? A multi-disciplinary inquiry into the diversity of American societies and cultures.
Eligibility Guidelines: Successful completion of two years of high school history and two years of high school English are recommended.
Instructor Certification Requirements:
The preferred requirement for certification in American Studies is a Master’s Degree in American Studies. However, applicants with a Master’s Degree in Education, paired with a Bachelor’s Degree in English or History, may also be eligible to offer AMST 1201. These applicants must have:
- successfully completed one graduate-level course in American Studies Methodology or an equivalent class in American Studies (applicants must explain why this is an equivalent class)
- successfully completed one additional graduate-level course—either in American History (for those with an English degree) or in Literature or Literary Analysis, preferably focused on American Literature (for those with a History degree)
- a minimum of five years of teaching experience at the high school level, specifically in teaching American History, Literature, or American Studies
This course may be team taught between a History and English instructor, where each have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and some graduate level training within their respective majors and each have successfully completed one graduate-level course in American Studies Methodology or an equivalent class in American Studies (applicants must explain why this is an equivalent class).
