Undergraduate Degree in American Studies Students in the American Studies major analyze the society, culture, and politics of the United States from an interdisciplinary perspective that draws on history, cultural analysis, art and architecture, public policy, and folklore studies. Students may choose to major or minor in American Studies. In either case, they are introduced to key concepts in the analysis of culture and society through a set of core courses. In addition, students develop an expertise in one of three areas of concentration, defined below. The program culminates in a two-semester senior-year sequence: the first semester involves hand-on experience in an internship related to the student’s interests; in the second semester, students write a major analytical paper from original research. Prospective GW students should visit Undergraduate Admissions for all information and application materials. Current GW students wishing to declare a major or minor in American Studies should contact the undergraduate advisor in American Studies, Professor Tom Guglielmo at tgugliel@gwu.edu. Open or print this link to the Undergraduate Handbook in American Studies for a detailed outline of the guidelines for completing a Major or Minor degree in this field.   Return to Top of Page