American Studies Minor
The minor in American Studies is a multidisciplinary program that investigates the content and meaning of American culture within the United States. It combines the insights and methods of all the disciplines in humanities and social studies to examine the United States from the standpoint of history, social and political institutions, literature, and the arts.
Students select elective courses from at least two departments from among the following:
- Black and Latino Studies
- Communication Studies
- English
- Fine and Performing Arts
- History
- Modern Languages
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology and Anthropology
Requirements for the Minor
Students are expected to complete the minor requirements in place at the time they are officially accepted into their programs. Please review the College Bulletin for the relevant academic year.
Spring/Winter 2025 American Studies Course Offerings
(Subject to Change)
AMS 4900 Topics in American Studies
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 35471
Online-Synchronous: Tu/Th 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Vincent DiGirolamo
ART 3250 Art of the United States
MT-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4704
In-Person: Tu 11:10AM – 2:05PM
Instructor: Gail Levin
BLS 3013 Mass Media & Black American
URA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4815
In-Person: Th 6:05PM – 9:00PM
Instructor: Arthur Lewin
BLS 3024 Women of Color
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 20396
In-Person: Tu/Th 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Margarita Rosa
ENG 3020 Survey American Literature I
PMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 19487
In-Person: Mo/We 5:50PM – 7:05PM
Instructor: Ami Yoon
ENG 3025 Survey American Literature II
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 19486
In-Person: Tu/Th 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Rafael Walker
HIS 3044 The Civil War & Reconstruction
ETRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 30022
In-Person: Tu/Th 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Alexander Manevitz
HIS 3551 History of the People of the NYC
EMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 30009
In-Person: Mo/We 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Katharine Uva
MSC 3036 Commercial Music and the Media
LMFA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 19362
In-Person: Fr 9:05AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Emily Hansen
POL 3008 Religion & Pol- U.S.
PTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 19590
Online Synchronous: Tu/Th 5:50PM – 7:05PM
Instructor: Gerald Demaio
POL 3311 Political Parties & Elections
EMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4924
In-Person: Mo/We 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Korey Hughes
POL 3314 Civil Liberties
FMWA; Class Number: TBA
In-Person: Mo/We 4:10PM – 5:25PM
Instructor: Christopher Dekki
POL 3315 Gov & Amer Economy
CMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4921
In-Person: Mo/We 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Claudia Halbac
EMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4920
In-Person: Mo/We 2:30PM – 3:45PM
Instructor: Claudia Halbac
POL 3323 Polit & Govt – NYC
FTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4916
In-Person: Tu/Th 4:10PM – 5:25PM
Instructor: Natale Cipollina
SOC 3125 Race and Ethnic Relation
(cross-listed with ANT/BLS/LTS 3125)
PTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 18950
In-Person: Tu/Th 5:50PM – 7:05PM
Instructor: Marilynne Diggs Thompson
PSY 4051 Psychology of the Family
CFA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 19427
Online Mix: Fr 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Epifania Gallina
SOC 3155 Urban Sociology
CTRA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 19686
In-Person: Tu/Th 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Gregory Snyder
THE 3043 Theatre Of Color U.S
(cross-listed with BLS 3043)
CMWA-LEC Regular; Class Number: 4848
In-Person: Mo/We 10:45AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Antu Yacob
Contact
Program Director: Professor Vincent DiGirolamo
Email: Vincent.Digirolamo@baruch.cuny.edu
Phone: 646 312-4334
Program Committee Members
- Gerald DeMaio, Political Science
- Thomas Heinrich, History
- Gail Levin, Fine and Performing Arts