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Why Minor in American Studies at PBA?
Broaden your understanding of the United States through an interdisciplinary American Studies minor at Palm Beach Atlantic University. By combining history, literature, politics, and related fields, students explore the ideas, events, cultures, and institutions that have shaped American society. The minor can complement majors in history, politics, English, philosophy, communication, and other liberal arts disciplines while strengthening research, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
What You’ll Learn
Students in the American Studies minor develop a broad understanding of American history, culture, literature, politics, and society through interdisciplinary study.
Students learn to:
- Examine major events and developments in U.S. history
- Explore American literature within historical and cultural contexts
- Understand American government and political institutions
- Analyze the influence of Christianity and other ideas on American history and culture
- Connect perspectives from history, literature, politics, and related disciplines
- Strengthen critical-thinking, research, and communication skills
Program Details
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this minor program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.
- Full admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University
- A declared undergraduate major
- Meet applicable academic requirements for enrollment in minor coursework
Students in the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences benefit from collaborative classrooms, library resources, and academic spaces that support interdisciplinary study, research, discussion, and writing. These resources provide an engaging environment for exploring American history, literature, politics, and culture.
Common Major Pairings
American Studies complements programs that explore history, government, literature, culture, and society. Common major pairings may include:
Financial Aid
PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your education with scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
