The Department of American Studies

Undergraduate

American Studies is an interdisciplinary department that offers a wide range of courses that focus on the research, analytical, and communications skills necessary for success in a variety of fields.  A degree in American Studies can help prepare you for rewarding career paths in academia, social activism, non-profit work, media, law, government, museum management, librarianship, and teaching.

Ruth Meyerowitz
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Email: rsm@buffalo.edu
Phone: (716) 645-2546, ext. 1218
Office: Clemens 1005

Alison Blaszak
Undergraduate Secretary
Keyboard Specialist I

1010E Clemens Hall
Email: ablaszak@buffalo.edu
Phone: (716) 645-2546, ext. 1224

Please contact Alison if you would like more information on or are considering a major or minor in American Studies.

To apply to major or minor in American Studies:
1. Click and print out the form below.
2. Fill in the form and schedule a meeting with Ruth Meyerowitz
3. Bring the completed form with you to the meeting.

Click here to download an American Studies Major/Minor application (in MS Word format)

Click here to download an Undergraduate Independent Study Course Description (in MS Word format)