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2023-2024 Pitzer Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

American Studies Minor

Requirements for the Minor

The minor in American Studies consists of six courses.

  • AMST 103 JT Introduction to American Culture , a prerequisite course that is team-taught by members of the intercollegiate faculty in the spring semester to introduce the themes, concerns and methodologies of American Studies (one course).
  • Two U.S. history courses, at least one of which must contain significant pre-1900 content such as HIST070A SC United States History to 1865, or equivalent course: HIST020 PO, HIST 025 PZ  , HIST 050A AF  , HIST090 CM, HIST114 CM, HIST120 CM, HIST 125 CM   AMST 180 SC Seminar in American Studies
  • AMST 180 SC Seminar in American Studies  
  • Two additional American Studies approved courses selected in consultation with student’s adviser.