American Studies
Interdisciplinary and flexible in nature, this program allows you to delve into the broad and niche explorations of American Studies: Who we are and why we are, and how various cultures weave together to create E Pluribus Unum. Working closely with faculty in several departments, you’ll reach a new, holistic understanding of our complex country. American Studies is offered as both a major and minor.
Featured Faculty
Politics
Kevin Portteus
History
Bradley Birzer
"A professor's job is never to make false idols for our students but to find the excellences within each one, to encourage the honing of unique gifts, and to inspire the rising generations to love through charity."
Brad Birzer, History
Politics
Adam M. Carrington
"I discovered my love of politics when I realized that I love learning about how human beings can and should live together in political communities."
Adam M. Carrington, Politics
History
Richard Gamble
Featured Courses
Featured Course
Introduction to American Studies: “‘We the People’: An American Journey”
Read More about "Introduction to American Studies: “‘We the People’: An American Journey”"The purpose of the course is to develop an integrated understanding of our American historical, literary, and political experience from the seventeenth century to the twentieth century.
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The Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program provides students the opportunity to participate in semester-long internships in Washington, D.C.
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Delta Pi Nu
Delta Pi Nu, the American Studies honorary, is an independent association of students with an interest in American Studies.