American Studies Minor
Understand American culture with this interdisciplinary program.
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Explore Myriad Dimensions of the U.S.
If you’re curious about how American history, politics, law, and culture intertwine, the American Studies Minor at Concordia University Irvine offers an engaging, interdisciplinary way to explore them. Through courses that span literature, government, sociology, and the arts, you’ll deepen your understanding of the ideas and events that continue to shape our nation.
The American Studies Minor includes four required courses and two electives of your choice from topics such as writing, literature, or the Constitution. Students wishing to complete the American Humanities Minor must apply for and participate in the Around-the-USA semester program, a transformative experiential-learning opportunity that brings the nation’s cultural and historical landscape to life.
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What do you do in American studies?
Can I do an MPH degree online?
Because an American studies minor is interdisciplinary, you’ll explore a variety of subjects, including history, political science, English, and sociology. This broad approach helps you build critical-thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills that employers value in nearly every field.
Graduates with backgrounds in interdisciplinary studies often pursue careers in management, education and library science, healthcare, business and financial operations, office and administrative support, and law.1 The American Studies Minor at Concordia also provides a strong foundation for graduate work in the humanities and social sciences.
Is an American studies minor considered the humanities?
Yes. American studies is considered a humanities-based discipline, integrating art, religion, philosophy, history, literature, and anthropology. At Concordia, you’ll study these subjects through a Christian lens, developing both your intellect and your sense of purpose as you examine the stories and values that define American life.
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1U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, a:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies-field-of-degree.htm (viewed Oct. 14, 2025).
Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.