American Studies is an inter- and multi-disciplinary field that asks the question: “What does it mean to be an American?” To answer that question, students examine the values, patterns, and institutions that inform American culture and experience. American Studies brings together courses from throughout DePaul's curriculum under a well-defined, yet flexible, structure to examine the complexities of the American world. The Program integrates the study of American art, culture, economics, geography, history, literature, music, philosophy, politics, religion, and society.
Because American Studies emphasizes reading, writing, research, discussion, and critical thinking, it is an excellent major or double major for students continuing to graduate or professional schools or seeking careers throughout the private and public sectors. Graduates have gone on to work in community development, computer science, education, human and social services, international development, law, libraries, politics, and public service.
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