American Studies Minor

American studies is the interdisciplinary examination of American life and culture at regional, national, and international scales. It integrates perspectives from a wide variety of disciplines, including history, English, communications, political science, geography, sociology and the arts.

At UNH, the American studies minor is an individualized program of study that allows each student to choose from a broad range of courses offered by several different departments that best match their interests and needs. It is intended to encourage students with particular interests in the United States to develop those interests and learn more about the country from a variety of perspectives.

Students must complete five courses approved to satisfy minor requirements as follows:

• At least one course must concentrate on issues of race, gender, or ethnicity.
• No more than three courses may be at the 400 or 500 level.
• No more than two courses may be taken offered by the same department.

Students must earn a C- or better and maintain a 2.0 grade point average in all courses taken to complete the minor.