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American Studies : About The Program
About Our Degrees
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum 2.0 GPA overall.
Minimum 2.5 GPA in AMS 107 Introduction to American Studies and two of the following:
AMS 162 New World Imaginations
APY 106 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
APY 108 Introduction to Archaeology
DMS 107 Film History I
DMS 108 Film History II
DMS 109 Introduction to Film Interpretation
HIS 161 United States History I
HIS 162 United States History II
PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics
SOC 201 Structure of American Society
WS 101 Introduction to Women's Studies
WS 213 Women in Contemporary Society
Acceptance Information
Deadlines: Rolling
Degree Requirements
Please see Degrees and Policies.
Minor
Complete at least six (6) AMS or other courses among those listed for the major (call 645-2546, ext. 1223 for the program listings), including at least three (3) at the 300-400 level.
Further, the six courses must be distributed among at least three of the six groups in the major list.
Degree Options
The Center for the Americas offers the American studies major and minor in collaboration with the Department of African American Studies, the Asian Studies Program, the Cuban and Caribbean Program, the Indigenous Studies Program, the Latino/Latina studies program, and the Department of Women's Studies, all of which share our commitment to an interdisciplinary approach.
Indigenous Studies (not a baccalaureate degree program). Indigenous American traditions provide a unique cosmological vision and an irreplaceable source of knowledge about social relationships and the natural environment.
Courses and activities are open to all, but for students pursuing an American studies BA degree with a focus in indigenous studies, the following courses are recommended: AMS 100 Indian Image on Film, AMS 179 Introduction to Native American History, AMS 231-AMS 232 Survey of Native American History, AMS 279 Contemporary Problems of American Indians, AMS 281 Native Americans and the Colonist, AMS 282 American Indian Identity Crisis, AMS 301 Introduction to Indigenous Women, and AMS 306-AMS 307 Native American Art. AMS 162 New World Imaginations is a cognate intercultural studies course.
Minimum 2.0 GPA overall.
Minimum 2.5 GPA in AMS 107 Introduction to American Studies and two of the following:
AMS 162 New World Imaginations
APY 106 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
APY 108 Introduction to Archaeology
DMS 107 Film History I
DMS 108 Film History II
DMS 109 Introduction to Film Interpretation
HIS 161 United States History I
HIS 162 United States History II
PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics
SOC 201 Structure of American Society
WS 101 Introduction to Women's Studies
WS 213 Women in Contemporary Society
Acceptance Information
Deadlines: Rolling
Degree Requirements
Please see Degrees and Policies.
Minor
Complete at least six (6) AMS or other courses among those listed for the major (call 645-2546, ext. 1223 for the program listings), including at least three (3) at the 300-400 level.
Further, the six courses must be distributed among at least three of the six groups in the major list.
Degree Options
The Center for the Americas offers the American studies major and minor in collaboration with the Department of African American Studies, the Asian Studies Program, the Cuban and Caribbean Program, the Indigenous Studies Program, the Latino/Latina studies program, and the Department of Women's Studies, all of which share our commitment to an interdisciplinary approach.
Indigenous Studies (not a baccalaureate degree program). Indigenous American traditions provide a unique cosmological vision and an irreplaceable source of knowledge about social relationships and the natural environment.
Courses and activities are open to all, but for students pursuing an American studies BA degree with a focus in indigenous studies, the following courses are recommended: AMS 100 Indian Image on Film, AMS 179 Introduction to Native American History, AMS 231-AMS 232 Survey of Native American History, AMS 279 Contemporary Problems of American Indians, AMS 281 Native Americans and the Colonist, AMS 282 American Indian Identity Crisis, AMS 301 Introduction to Indigenous Women, and AMS 306-AMS 307 Native American Art. AMS 162 New World Imaginations is a cognate intercultural studies course.
About Our Courses
The typical class size for:
Freshman/introductory courses is: 20-25
Sophomore/intermediate courses is: 15
Upper level/advanced courses is: 10-15
In the Department of American Studies, what do teaching assistants (TA's) do?
Teaching assistants teach junior-level courses.
For course descriptions, please see Courses.
Freshman/introductory courses is: 20-25
Sophomore/intermediate courses is: 15
Upper level/advanced courses is: 10-15
In the Department of American Studies, what do teaching assistants (TA's) do?
Teaching assistants teach junior-level courses.
For course descriptions, please see Courses.
About Our Faculty
The faculty consists of internationally and nationally renowned scholars who have been awarded prestigious awards for advocacy work, writing various texts and articles, and teaching cross-cultural courses.
Indigenous faculty member, Dr. Donald Grinde, is part of a 3.2 million National Science Foundation study focusing on stream restoration in Western New York.
See a list of our Undergraduate Faculty.
Indigenous faculty member, Dr. Donald Grinde, is part of a 3.2 million National Science Foundation study focusing on stream restoration in Western New York.
See a list of our Undergraduate Faculty.
Practical Experience and Special Academic Opportunities
We encourage internships in community, labor, racial and social justice organizations such as People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) Buffalo and the Coalition for Economic Justice (CES). There are many Native American grants through foundations and the U.S. government as well as Native American community organizations in Western New York.
Internships
American Studies faculty and lecturers encourage internships and community service. In addition, community-based research may be included into courses.
Honors, Awards and Scholarships
Past undergraduate students have received the College of Arts & Sciences Honors Award.
Internships
American Studies faculty and lecturers encourage internships and community service. In addition, community-based research may be included into courses.
Honors, Awards and Scholarships
Past undergraduate students have received the College of Arts & Sciences Honors Award.
Extracurricular Activities
An indigenous undergraduate group exists and is open to all students who are interested in indigenous cultures and events in the area. They hold several social events during each semester.
See the UB Student Association.
See the UB Student Association.
Complementary Programs and Courses
Majors that Complement American Studies
Minors that Complement American Studies
- African American Studies
- Anthropology
- Global Gender Studies
- History
- Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
- Media Study
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Visual Studies
Minors that Complement American Studies
Links to Further Information About This Program
Last updated: Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008 15:42:45 EDT