The American studies major allows you to examine American society through the lens of history, politics, literature and sociology. The interdisciplinary nature of the major will help you develop a rich and layered perspective of America’s past and present.

Majoring in American studies at Whitworth will connect you with excellent internship and study-abroad opportunities, immerse you in a community that desires to help you succeed, and provide you with valuable skills that you can apply to any career.

Why major in American studies at Whitworth?

• Learn from professors who are dedicated to rigorous academic inquiry and to their students. Your professors will challenge you to grow academically and personally.
• Make connections across disciplines. You may find yourself studying the Civil War in a history course and reading Walt Whitman's poetry in an English course. Students are often excited by how their courses in American literature, history or political science intersect and complement one another.
• Take part in stimulating classroom discussions. Small class sizes mean you can share your insights and knowledge in class, where professors value students' ideas.
• Gain hands-on experience through incredible internships. Each year, majors in the history department are selected to intern at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Popular choices in Spokane include the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and the Historic Preservation Office.
• Receive support as you consider your future career. Professors will help you discover the breadth of options available and support you with your next steps after graduation.
• Become a stronger writer, speaker and critical thinker. By majoring in American studies, you will build transferable skills.
• Develop research skills. Learn how to create historical context, analyze evidence from primary as well as digital sources, search effectively and present results in various formats.
• Become who you're meant to be.