American Cultural Studies

Course Overview The American Cultural Studies program provides an interdisciplinary framework for analyzing power, inequality, and agency at the intersections of race, gender, class, and other identity markers. This program combines social sciences and humanities to critically examine national belonging, institutional practices, and socio-cultural processes. Students gain a rich undergraduate foundation ideal for advanced study and careers in law, public service, education, and social sciences. Key Program Highlights Critical analysis of power dynamics through frameworks like Critical Race Theory, Feminisms, and Settler Colonialism Interdisciplinary curriculum drawing from diverse departments across the university Development of analytical skills in historical inquiry, textual analysis, and critical theory Flexible program structure adaptable to diverse educational and career goals Preparation for advanced study in law, public service, education, and graduate programs