California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2005-07 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:American Studies Option:

Major Units:36

First Semester		Second Semester		Comments
GE Area A [*1]	3	AMST 150 (GE Area D3)	3	[*1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better. NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester.
GE Area A [*1]	3	GE Area A [*1]	3
GE Area D1 or D2 [*2]	3	GE Area A [*1]	3
GE Area E	3	GE Area C1 or C3 [*2]	3
HIST 130 or POLS 155	3	Elective [*3]	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Third Semester		Fourth Semester		Comments
AMST 264 (GE Area C2) (Eth) (FA)	3	Major Elective [*4]	3	[2] Consider meeting the Non-Western requirement with GE. [3] Consider a complimentary minor or second major with electives.
GE Area B	3	GE Area B	3
GE Area C1 or C3 [*2]	3	GE Area D1 or D2 [*2]	3
POLS 155 or HIST 130	3	Elective [*3]	3
Elective [*3]	3	Elective [*3]	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Fifth Semester		Sixth Semester		Comments
AMST 335	3	AMST 322 or 435 or 440 [*5]	3	[4] Select from American Studies electives on page 161-162 of the 2005-07 University Catalog. [5] Select one course that has not been completed before.
AMST 345 (FA)	3	ENGL 358 or 359	3
AMST 365 (FA) - WP [*6]	3	Major Elective [*4]	3
Major Elective [*4]	3	GE UD Theme	3
GE UD Theme	3	Elective [*3]	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15	Apply to graduate by May 15.

Seventh Semester		Eighth Semester		Comments
AMST 322 or 435 or 440 [*5]	3	Elective [*3]	3	[6] C- or better is required for the WP course. [7] If a major course is taken in Theme then substitute an elective course.
Major Elective [*4]	3	Elective [*3]	3
GE UD Theme or Elective [*7]	3	Elective [*3]	3
Elective [*3]	3	Elective [*3]	3
Elective [*3]	3	Elective [*3]	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15	120 units required for degree.

Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 36-39

Approved 2/10/05