Courses in American Studies offer students a unique opportunity to examine change and continuity in American culture. The focus on American life and society provides an understanding of our own culture as well as its impact on other countries in the world. American Studies uses a multi-disciplinary approach to draw upon the special interests of faculty from many departments in the college.

Both the flexibility and the stimulating topics of American Studies are primary reasons for students to enroll in this program's courses. In addition, its courses enable students to analyze and evaluate aspects of American identity and the products of culture.

The American Studies program offers students the ability to concentrate courses in this discipline, thereby facilitating their transfer to a university. The program is developing and expanding its course offerings each quarter.