American Studies
Undergraduate ProgramsWhy Study American Studies?
The Department of American Studies provides students with the skills to critically analyze issues of place, identity, and community through a comparative and transnational lens.
With a degree in American Studies you will learn the skills to critically analyze issues of race, place, and identity. In American Studies we use an array of methods to study diverse subject areas including: multiethnic literatures and the diverse ways people read and interpret texts, the political economic and ethnographic dimensions of food, place-based approaches to urban development, and histories of policing and prisons.
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Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
Develop critical thinking and writing skills that will set you apart as a culture studies expert in the workforce.
VIEW Bachelor of Arts DETAILS →Minor in American Studies
Dive into American culture studies of the past that are shaping our world today.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Minor in Asian American Studies
UMBC’s Minor in Asian American Studies offers an in-depth exploration of the cultural, historical, and social dynamics of Asian American communities.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Minor in Public Humanities
The Public Humanities minor equips students with the skills to engage communities through innovative research and public programming, addressing critical societal issues with a focus on social justice and cultural documentation.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid
UMBC is committed to making a world-class education accessible to every student. We offer a range of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help you manage the cost of your education. New and current degree-seeking undergraduates can explore institutional and departmental scholarships using our Scholarship Retriever tool, along with additional opportunities from external partners. Scholarships and financial aid can help cover tuition, fees, textbooks, and even housing and meals, ensuring you can focus on your studies and your future at UMBC.
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and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250
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410-455-2292
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