Nov 30, 2023

2016-2017 Catalog

2016-2017 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]

Arts and Sciences Transfer, Arts and Humanities, American Studies Option, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A. (code AA.AMS.AMS)

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 60 credit hours.

American Studies Scholarship Information

Purpose: To encourage and assist students in developing an understanding and appreciation of the social structures and cultural values of the American experience from a variety of historical and contemporary perspectives. The option makes use of materials and methodologies from various disciplines in the development of multidisciplinary approaches to the study of American society and culture. This option will readily transfer to most four-year colleges and universities.

Range of Occupations

Communications
Higher education
Journalism
Legal profession
Library science
Public service
Social service

Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center.

Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses

AACC faculty developed the following sequence of courses to encourage greater success in each student’s program of study. This sequence incorporates all of the student’s admissions requirements for this degree and provides the student with essential notes to guide their success. It is recommended that students view and save this as they plan courses for this degree.

Click Here to View, Save, or Print a PDF Copy of the Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses for this degree

General Education Requirements: 31-37 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

Choose one 3-credit class from the following:

AMS 181 - Introduction to American Film 3 credit hours OR
ART 181 - Introduction to American Film 3 credit hours
ART 219 - History of American Art 3 credit hours
AMS 211 - Gender and Mass Media in the United States 3 credit hours OR
GSS 211 - Gender and Mass Media in the United States 3 credit hours
AMS 223 - History of American Architecture 3 credit hours OR
ART 223 - History of American Architecture 3 credit hours
OR
ACH 223 - History of American Architecture 3 credit hours
ART 228 - African American Art 3 credit hours
HUM 151 - American Folk Arts 3 credit hours

Choose one 3-credit American literature course from the following:

ENG 215 - Early American Literature: Colonial to 1865 3 credit hours
ENG 216 - American Literature, 1865-1945: Realism to Modernism 3 credit hours
ENG 217 - Contemporary American Literature: 1945-present 3 credit hours
ENG 222 - The American Novel 3 credit hours
ENG 226 - Ethnic American Literature 3 credit hours

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7-8 credits

At least one lab science required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Interdisciplinary Studies, Computer Technology or Mathematics: 3-4 credits

See General Education Requirements for a list of approved courses. CTA 100 or CTA 103 recommended.

Program Requirements: 23-29 credits

AMS 100 - Introduction to American Studies 3 credit hours
AMS 121 - Popular Culture in America 3 credit hours
GEO 103 - Cultural Geography 3 credit hours OR
GEO 105 - Geography of the United States 3 credit hours
HIS 211 - History of the United States 1 3 credit hours
HIS 212 - United States History Since the Civil War 3 credit hours
Electives (with approval of department chair) 5-11 credit hours
No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.

Choose one American Literature course other than the chosen general education course from the following: 3 credits

ENG 215 - Early American Literature: Colonial to 1865 3 credit hours
ENG 216 - American Literature, 1865-1945: Realism to Modernism 3 credit hours
ENG 217 - Contemporary American Literature: 1945-present 3 credit hours
ENG 222 - The American Novel 3 credit hours
ENG 226 - Ethnic American Literature 3 credit hours

Additional Requirements

Computer Competency Requirement

See General Education Computing Competency Requirement for a list of approved courses.

Diversity Requirement

General education requirement SOC 111 meets this requirement.

Related Educational Opportunities

Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings

Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

Transfer Agreements

Agreements may exist for this program of study. To access agreements, go to Transfer Services.