American Studies (AMST) has been the home for the interdisciplinary study of American culture at Carleton since the 1950s. It is not a department, but rather a place where faculty from a great variety of departments can come together to study and teach aspects of American culture. Here it is not our discipline — History, Sociology, Art — that is primary, but our subject: America past and present, from as many points of view as we can provide.
Students interested in questions about American culture that are not easily confined within the boundaries of a single discipline will find American Studies a congenial program in which to work. We offer a core of courses that provide a coherent introduction to and experience of the work that scholars in the field of American Studies produce, and we supplement this core with special courses taught by members of the American Studies faculty and a long list of courses offered in departments that carry American Studies credit. A student who chooses to major in American Studies will have some of each category on his or her transcript, but no major is like another one; each student will have his or her own individual program.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants should have at least: three or more years of English (with a stress on writing); two years of algebra and a year of geometry; two years of social science; and one year of a laboratory science. Most Carleton students go well beyond this minimum. The admissions committee is usually attracted to candidates who do honors or advanced placement work, when available. We also expect students to take two or more years of a foreign or classical language, unless it is not offered at their school. Students who take more courses in the subjects listed above are generally stronger candidates. But we may offer admission to an applicant of unusual ability and interest who has not taken all these courses. When we do, it is on the basis of his or her school record, scores on standardized tests, and recommendations of school officials. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 250] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0]
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.