1. University of Maryland Baltimore County
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BA in American Studies

BA in American Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Program Overview

The American Studies major leading to a B.A. degree consists of 36 credits, including 15 credits of American Studies core courses, 18 credits of course work distributed across 3 core themes, and 3 credits of applied experience (internship, student teaching, service learning, applied/action research). A minor program is available for students majoring in other fields who wish to complete a concentration in American Studies.

Program Key Stats

$27334 (Annual cost)



57 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

A completed UMBC Undergraduate Admissions Application, An official or attested copy of your current high school transcript/academic record including an English translation, Official results of completion of state/national secondary school examinations, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (Internet Based) 80, A photocopy of your passport, A letter of support, A bank statement.

Career Options

  • Public policy
  • Social service
  • Political work
  • Education
  • Historic preservation
  • Art conservation
  • Governmental work
  • Urban planning/development
  • Community leadership

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