Professions after American Studies

American Studies provides rigorous training for professional careers. You will gain an excellent background in techniques of historical and literary research and analysis, and cultivate writing skills necessary for:

• graduate school
• journalism
• corporate research
• law school
• non-governmental organizations
• education

American Studies is also a diverse and well-rounded degree for students seeking careers in:

• museums
• libraries
• politics
• advertising
• public relations
• community service

Some of our graduates have also gone on to careers in film, radio, and television.

The Undergraduate division of the program is offered by the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Culture.