Bachelor of Arts, Major in Humanities with Concentration in American Studies
San Jose State University
USA,California
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 18,490/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 70
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, California
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1857
Total Students: 36,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192, United States
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Humanities with Concentration in American Studies
Program Overview
American Studies concentration provides a San José State home for the study of U.S. cultures. Our courses, research, and events emphasize the cultural, political, and social aspects of the United States, past and present. In addition to our core faculty, we draw our instructors from departments throughout the university in order to integrate disciplines and themes.
In order to major in American Studies, students choose the American Studies concentration within the Humanities major. American Studies graduates master knowledge and skills helpful to careers in teaching, advanced study in law and public policy, or going directly into museum work or business. Employers and graduate schools value the critical thinking, analytical, and writing skills of a broad liberal arts education like American Studies.
In both the major and minor, the student will take our most popular course, the full year "Introduction to American Civilization" and then quickly graduate into small seminars like "American Popular Culture," "The American Dream," and "Nature and World Cultures." The student will cap the major off with a senior seminar on an advanced research topic. Recent seminars focused on "American Autobiography," "The Fantastic in Literature," and "Jailed Artists and Writers in the U.S." For a transfer student from another college, there's an alternative option for completing the minor that is just as dynamic, completely based in our upper division coursework.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 70 Tuition Fee
CAD 18,490 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in San Jose State University
CAD 23,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
