You will find information about our program, faculty, and students on these pages. If you are interested in a major or minor in American Studies, please contact Prof. Carolyn Johnston by email or telephone. We will be happy to meet with you to discuss the exciting possibilities in the American Studies Program.

American Studies is a broad, interdisciplinary major in American civilization that focuses upon American experience and identity, past and present, using the methods and approaches of a variety of academic disciplines, as well as the distinctive cultural perspective of American Studies.

At Eckerd College, the program is built around the core disciplines of history, literature, political science, and cultural anthropology. In order to allow students to shape their courses of study to their own intellectual goals, the major may also include courses in diverse fields such as philosophy, religion, art, economics, communication,  women’s and gender studies, and sociology, provided that the courses are related to understanding the society and culture of the United States. Each student’s program should form a consistent pattern of courses in American culture and institutions. 

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