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AMERICAN AND FLORIDA STUDIES
College: Arts and Sciences
Degree: B. A.
Limited Access: NO
Contact: The Program in American and Florida Studies
Department of Interdisciplinary Humanities
Address: 432 Diffenbaugh Building, FSU
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1549
Phone: (850) 644-0202
E-Mail:
americanandfloridastudies@fsu.edu
Description of Major
A major in the Program in American and Florida Studies offers the opportunity for intensive interdisciplinary study of American society and culture. A wide variety of courses is available from many departments, and the aim of the program is toward enlarged dimensions of cross disciplinary awareness rather than on further refinements of disciplinary analysis. The flexibility of the program gives the student an opportunity to develop a curriculum in line with his or her interests and needs.
Prerequisite Coursework: None
Requirements for graduation in the College of Arts and Sciences include: a minimum of six hours each in written communication, humanities, and natural science, and three hours each in history and mathematics. These should be completed as part of the general education/Liberal Studies program. In addition, students must be proficient in a foreign language through the intermediate (2220 or equivalent) level or sign language through the advanced (2614 or equivalent) level.
Admission Requirements to Major Program of Studies
A minimum of 52 hours of credit and a 2.0 overall grade point average are required for admission to the program. In addition, students must complete at least half the required hours in Liberal Studies including all required English and mathematics. Students must maintain satisfactory academic standing to continue.
Mapping
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored
each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a
timely fashion. Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors.
You may view the map for this major at
www.academic-guide.fsu.edu.
Major Program of Studies at FSU: 30 hours
The student should plan his/her program of studies in close consultation with an American Studies advisor. The program must adhere to the following guidelines. A list of courses that may be used to satisfy these requirements is available at the Program Office. The major requires 30 hours approved by the director, not including courses used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements.
Required Courses (6 hours)
AMS 3310 (3) Changing American Character
AMS 3810 (3) Life of the Mind in America
One special topics course (3 hours) select from the following:
AMS 3932r (3) Lecture Series in American Problems
AMS 4935 (3) Senior Seminar
Additional Courses (21 hours) At least 3 hours and not more than 12 hours in each of the following areas:
American Fine Arts
American Literature
American History
American Social Sciences
Any course in the University which deals primarily with the United States may be included in one of these areas. Interested students may obtain a list of courses generally used in the program from the office of American and Florida Studies.
Minor Coursework: 12 hours from one minor department, 15 hours from an interdepartmental minor, or requirements as stated by the minor area.
Computer Skills Competency: 3 hours. CGS 2060 (3), CGS 2064 (3), or CGS 2100 (3). CGS 2060 is preferred.
Oral Communication Competency: 0-3 hours
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through appropriate high school speech training or with an approved college-level course.
Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Total Hrs. Required 120
Liberal Studies 36
Major Coursework 30
Minor Coursework 12
Foreign Language 0-12 (depending on placement)
Computer Skills 3
Oral Competency 0-3
Electives to bring total hours to 120
Remarks:
1. 60 hours must be earned at a senior institution.
2. The final 30 hours must be in residence at FSU.
3. A minimum of 40 hours must be earned at the 3000/4000 (junior/senior) level.
4. Coursework used to satisfy Liberal Studies and/or Gordon Rule may not be used to satisfy requirements of the major.
5. The B. A. Degree requires an additional 9 hours in the fields of history and humanities beyond Liberal Studies.
Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Archivist, Documentary Producer, Curator, Social Worker, Journalist, Editor, Teacher, Publisher, Religious Ministry, Librarian, Public Relations Specialist, Free-lance Writer, Manufacturer’s Representative, Human Resource Specialist, Lobbyist.
Representative Employers: Governmental Agencies, Book Publishers, School Boards, Religious Denominations, Newspapers, Business, Libraries, Law Firms, Museums, Radio/TV, Non-profit organizations.
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