American Studies

UMass Boston

This interdisciplinary major introduces students to a number of perspectives from which to study American social and cultural life. The courses offer investigations of America's past and present in a global context through critical analysis of the ways that race, class, gender and sexuality help constitute American institutions and people.
CIP Code: 05.0102

Undergraduate Bachelors On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Educator, Non-Profit Worker, Politician/ Public Servant, Journalist, Community Advocate, Business Owner

UMass Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a nationally-ranked public research university known for its inclusive culture, student-centered teaching and deep connections to the booming economy and rich civic life of Boston. Nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public research universities, UMass Boston is the most diverse research university in the Northeast.