Bachelor's in American Studies Minor

Alma College is a respected private liberal arts college located in Alma, Michigan. Founded in 1886, the college offers a comprehensive undergraduate education with a focus on the liberal arts and sciences. Alma College is known for its strong academic programs, dedicated faculty, and vibrant campus community. The college emphasizes small class sizes, close student-faculty relationships, and experiential learning opportunities. Alma College prepares students for successful careers and engaged citizenship through a combination of rigorous academics, hands-on experiences, and a supportive learning environment. With a commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and ethical leadership, Alma College equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern world.

Culture is a complex system shaped by history, arts, social, religious, economic and political structures, environment and technologies. The American Studies minor allows you to explore the many dimensions of the American experience by bringing together the tools from a variety of disciplines. The program is designed to expose you to a variety of different disciplinary perspectives on American culture, yet allows you to select the tools and the questions about culture that are most compelling to you. Along the way, you may just discover how other disciplines like economics and anthropology offer unexpectedly relevant and exciting insights into the questions that matter most to you.