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Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A. American Studies Concentration

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410-677-5046 Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A. American Studies Concentration About the Interdisciplinary Studies Major Admissions Information

About the Program

Advisement for the major is available from the Interdisciplinary Studies Program 

The Fulton School of Liberal Arts offers a major in interdisciplinary studies leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. The major accommodates students who wish to develop programs of study in two or more disciplines or create a major in an area of study not offered by any traditional major at SU. This program allows students to create an individual and flexible major that is best suited to their interests or career goals. Most importantly, this program gives students the opportunity to integrate information across disciplines to help gain a more complete understanding of the chosen area of study.
Students majoring in interdisciplinary studies may choose a program in American studies. This concentration, drawing on courses and programs from across the Fulton School of Liberal Arts, offers students the opportunity to explore the history and unique nature of the “American experience” and the expression thereof via the lens of multiple disciplines. A solid core - which includes two courses in U.S. history, one in American literature, another in American government and an interdisciplinary research course in which students bring the various perspectives they have studied together via mentored research projects - anchors the concentration. While additional courses, chosen from a wide range of offerings in arts/humanities, history, literature and social sciences, allow students to customize their exploration of all things American.
  • Complete 6 core courses with grades of C or better.
  • At least 3 courses must be at the 300/400 level.
  • Demonstrate 102-level proficiency in a foreign language.

University Undergraduate Major Policies

  • Refer to the program page for this major and the Courses section of this catalog for approved prerequisites and General Education courses.
  • Program requirements may not equal 120 credit hours. Students must register for additional electives to complete 120 credits required for graduation.
  • All graduates must have a minimum of 30 credits of 300/400-level courses with C grade or above; at least 15 of those credits must be taken at SU.
  • Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for graduation.
  • Students must complete at least 30 credit hours by direct classroom instruction and/or laboratory experience.
  • Students must take 30 of the last 37 credit hours at SU.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy graduation requirements. Please refer to the program page of this catalog for detailed major requirements.
  • Students must apply online for graduation by November 15 for May and by May 15 for December.

See the below SU program requirements to be completed as part of the AA/AS program.  For most up-to-date requirements, please refer to the current SU Catalog.

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Salisbury University Requirement
  • General Education Requirements Completion of an AA/AS is strongly recommended and, once earned, will satisfy SU's General Education Requirements
    45 - 55 credits
    Signature Outcomes
    Complete 1 Course In Each Of The Following Areas (3 Courses):
    Notes: Courses in the 3 requirements above can also meet General Education and/or major requirements.
    COMAR Requirements
    Complete one 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Course In Each Of The Following:
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    Complete Both of the Following Requirements - Must Be From Different Content Areas (Two 3-4 Hour(s) Credit Courses):
    One course from the following requirement:
  • Interdisciplinary Studies American Studies Concentration Core Requirements
    12 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Interdisciplinary Studies American Studies Concentration Category Requirements
    16 credits
    Complete at least 4 courses with a grade of C or better from the 4 categories. A minimum of 1 course must be taken from at least 3 of the 4 categories.
    Arts/Humanities
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    History
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Literature
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    Social Sciences
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Foreign Language Requirement
    6 - 8 credits
    Demonstrate 102-level proficiency in a foreign language.
Grand Total Credits
70
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.