GSW Website Search
- Apply
- About
- Academics
- Admissions
- Financial Aid
- Athletics
- Student Life
- myGSW
- A-Z Index
- Directory
- Map
- Visit
- Give
The American Studies Certificate program brings together students and faculty from a number of departments on campus to promote the interdisciplinary exploration of U.S. history and culture. Students who complete the certificate gain a deep appreciation of the cultural diversity of the United States as well as a critical understanding of the U.S. role in a global context. They communicate effectively and with an awareness of their positions within a larger cultural and societal landscape.
Completing the certificate will give a professional edge to students working toward careers in:
The certificate is an eighteen-hour course of study that serves as a minor. It complements majors in programs such as:
Each student will submit a portfolio of work completed through the American Studies curriculum to the program director one semester prior to graduation. Contact the director, Dr. Alaina Kaus, for details.
American Studies
Alaina Kaus, Ph.D.
alaina.kaus@gsw.edu
