American Studies - Claflin University

American Studies from Claflin University is a Campus Bachelor American Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Department of English and Foreign Languages offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in American Studies . Students in this interdisciplinary program study the key ideas of major literary, philosophical, social, and artistic movements within the American experience. General Requirements for the Department of English 1. The student must successfully complete the freshman English composition courses, ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of "C" or above. If a student receives a "D+" or lower, she/he will be able to take one of the classes over to meet this requirement, but not both. 2. Once accepted into the program, a student must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above in her/his English courses. A student who falls below this level will have one semester, plus a summer, to raise her/his English GPA to the required 2.5. Programs Requirements for the Major in American Studies Students must fill out a Departmental Application for Major form and submit this form for approval and acceptance by the Department of English and Foreign Languages. Students cannot take more than nine (9) hours of courses in the English Major without approval and acceptance. All candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in writing, reading, and speaking. Satisfy all testing requirements of the institution. Complete all requirements for graduation, including General Education requirements, course requirements for the American Studies major, and minor or elective requirements. Make application for graduation. Pass the Departmental Exit Examination. Satisfy thesis requirements (Honors students only) or senior project requirements Complete each major content course and minor/elective course View more details on Claflin University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related American Studies courses.