Students majoring in American Studies acquire a depth of knowledge through various methods in inquiry. A bachelor’s degree will prepare one for graduate study (in American Studies or the allied disciplines); and for professions such as law, journalism, museum studies, and social work; and (with proper certification) for teaching social studies. 

• American Studies Department Website

Career Planning

• Careers in History
• Opportunities in Public Affairs

Professional Associations

• American Arbitration Association
• American Association of Museums
• American Bar Association
• American Enterprising Institute for Public Policy Research
• American Historical Association
• American Institute for Conservation of   Historic & Artistic Works
• American Library Association
• American Society for Information Science and Technology
• American Society for Public Administration
• American Society of Associations Executives 
• American Studies Association 
• Law School Admission Council
• National Association of Independent Schools
• National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
• National Center for State Courts
• Newspaper Association of America Foundation
• Organization of American Historians
• Public Relations Society of America
• Society of American Archivists
• Special Libraries Association