Essays from - and about - the New World
In 1780 Hector St. John Crevecoeur, a French nobleman by birth and a naturalized American farmer by choice, published a collection of essays about America and its burgeoning society.  Crevecoeur described American ingenuity, a tolerance for religious diversity and a simple, uncomplicated life.  His writing introduced the world to the American dream.  Letters from an American Farmer became a literary success in Europe, as people eagerly read about life in the New World. 

During the last two centuries, American culture has morphed in ways Crevecoeur could never have imagined.  It has been shaped by the mix of people from all over the world who brought their unique customs, traditions, ideas and identities to our shores.

A broad, coast-to-coast view
The American Studies major in Hayworth College examines our culture in an interdisciplinary approach.  It capitalizes on a flexible selection of interrelated courses such as Economics, Literature, History, Communications, Sociology and the Fine Arts, connecting different ideas from the different courses to define “What is American.”
 
During their studies, students view the course content through a number of challenging lenses - race, ethnicity, age and gender, giving them a much broader view of American culture. 

An American Studies major prepares students for graduate school as well as careers in media, law, Foreign Service, politics and public administration. 

A unique look at a unique culture
American Studies takes a non-traditional approach to give students the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of being an American and create a foundation for pondering the future of our country.

For more information about an American Studies major or to set up an appointment to talk to a Hayworth staff member, contact us.