Bachelor of Arts in American Studies

American Studies looks at the many cultures that come together in the United States. Teaching and research focus on America as a nation and an ideal. Drawing from a range of disciplines, you will study issues of political, social, and regional identity, cultural diversity, and national character, as well as public and popular culture. The American Studies curriculum provides a critical perspective on American culture from a variety of vantage points, including global perspectives. Students are encouraged to make connections between a range of disciplinary fields including art, anthropology, architecture, communication, comparative religion, economics, English, geography, history, music, philosophy, political science, sociology, and theater.

Graduate schools and employers consistently seek college graduates who can think critically and communicate effectively. A major in American Studies prepares you for many different fields and careers. Recent students have been accepted into graduate programs at Duke, Carnegie Melon, NYU, and Virginia. American Studies majors at Miami have gone on to careers in law, journalism, business, teaching, and the public sector.

Basic requirements for admission as an international student to a bachelor's degree program include the following:
Completion of formal secondary education in a pre-university curriculum.
Completion must include the awarding of a diploma or the issuance of a leaving certificate or matriculation certificate generally recognized as the educational qualification necessary for admission to higher studies.
English language ability at a level sufficient to undertake a full course of study.
For more information on meeting this qualification, see Miami University's English language proficiency requirements.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) scores (if applicable).
International students are not required to provide an ACT or SAT score, but they may use the ACT or SAT to satisfy English language proficiency requirements.
Copy of Passport or National ID card. All international applicants and international students who are visa holders in the US must also provide a copy of their current visa or immigration status. All international applicants and international students who are visa holders in the US must provide a copy of their current visa or immigration status.
Duolingo - 110
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT - 80