American Studies Minor
*Available to students who entered in or before Spring 2025.*
Curriculum
What You'll Study
View American life through its history, politics, arts, and literature. Explore the full complexity of culture and society in the United States. You'll complete electives in literature, history, politics, arts, communication, and cultural studies, including courses like these:
- African American Literature
- Appalachian Communities
- American Environmental History
- Theories of Popular Culture
- The Politics of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender
18 hrs
Total Credit Hours
Contact Us
If you have questions about pursuing an American studies minor, please contact:
Emily Satterwhite
344 Lane Hall
satterwhite@vt.edu