Students are responsible for tracking their degree progress and for completing their degree requirements. Using the following course forecast information students will plan ahead and work with their advisor to create and update academic plans.
OSU Class Search - a term ahead course search
College of Liberal Arts Course Guide - CLA Core planning
American Studies Core and Option Courses by Term
All information is subject to change
Fall 2025
HST 202: History of US (4)
SSCI 211: Career Exploration in the Humanities (2)
Use the CLA Course Planning page to see options for American Studies electives
Winter 2026
AMS 350: Vietnam and American Culture (4) (EOY)
ENG 485: Studies in American Literature (4) WIC (EOY)
HST 203: History of the US (4)
Use the CLA Course Planning page to see options for American Studies electives
Spring 2026
Use the CLA Course Planning page to see options for American Studies electives
2026-27 Projected courses
Fall 2026
ART/ENG 386: A Cultural History of Am. Art & Lit 1 (4)
HST 203: History of US (4)
SSCI 211: Career Exploration in the Humanities (2)
Use the CLA Course Planning page to see options for American Studies electives
Winter 2027
ART/ENG 387: A Cultural History of Am. Art & Lit 2 (4)
Use the CLA Course Planning page to see options for American Studies electives
Spring 2027
ART/ENG 388: A Cultural History of Am. Art & Lit 3 (4)
ENG 254: Intro to American Lit (4)
ES 451: Theories of Race and Ethnicity (4)
Use the CLA Course Planning page to see options for American Studies electives