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B.A. American Studies

This curriculum is designed for the student seeking a liberal arts degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Freshman Year

First Semester

ENG 1113 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
MAT 1313 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
Laboratory Science Credit(s): 4
Foreign Language (single language) Credit(s): 3
HPR - Elective Physical Education Credit(s): 2

Second Semester

ENG 1123 - English Composition II Credit(s): 3
HIS 1163 - World Civilization I Credit(s): 3 or
HIS 1173 - World Civilization II Credit(s): 3
Laboratory Science Credit(s): 4
Foreign Language (single language) Credit(s): 3
Fine Arts Elective (ART 1113 , MUS 1113 , SPT 2233 ) Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Foreign Language (single language) Credit(s): 3
PHI 2113 - Introduction to Philosophy I Credit(s): 3 or
PHI 2613 - World Religions I Credit(s): 3 (or can be taken in Second Semester)
Social Science Elective Credit(s):3 *
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3
CSC Elective - Any Computer Science Course Credit(s): 3

Second Semester

ENG 2423 - World Literature I Credit(s): 3 or
ENG 2433 - World Literature II Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language (single language) Credit(s): 3
PHI 2113 - Introduction to Philosophy I Credit(s): 3 or
PHI 2613 - World Religions I Credit(s): 3 (or can be taken in First Semester)
Social Science Elective Credit(s): 3 *
Social Science Elective Credit(s): 3 *
HIS 2213 - American History I Credit(s): 3 or
HIS 2223 - American History II Credit(s): 3

Note:

*No more than 3 hours from one area

Choose 3:

Area 1:

SOC 2213 - Introductory Anthropology Credit(s): 3

Area 2:

ECO 2113 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
PSC 1113 - American National Government Credit(s): 3
PSY 1513 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3

Area 3:

Area 4:

SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

Area 5:

HPR 1213 - Personal and Community Health I Credit(s): 3

Note:

Curricula are designed as guides. Consult the university of your choice for specific transfer requirements.