Overview

American Studies at Illinois Dominican University is one of the most flexible majors offered at Dominican. Providing a truly liberal arts and sciences experience, the major offers students the opportunity to take courses from multiple disciplines and focus on specific themes in American studies including the urban experience, the African-American experience or popular culture.

Learning outcomes

You’ll think deeply and critically about the American experience. You’ll learn to communicate effectively and to use primary sources to make evidence-based judgments and arguments.

This major will prepare you for graduate study and for meaningful work in many occupations, including teaching, journalism, government service, social work, information management and the law.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

American Studies

American Government

Colonial American Literature

Revolutionary and Early U.S. Literature

Romantic and Realist U.S. Literature

Modern and Postmodern U.S. Literature

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 552 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who completed coursework at institutions outside the United States must submit official, translated transcripts from secondary schools and colleges/universities that have been attended.

Transcripts from colleges/universities must include include course details for all courses taken (course by course report).

Proof of English Language Proficiency: International students who are not native speakers of English must provide proof of English language proficiency as part of the application to Dominican University.

Admitted international students who require an F-1 or J-1 visa, or whose visa needs are unclear, will be asked to complete a supplemental form, providing Dominican documents required for the university to generate an I-20 (F-1 students) or DS-2019 (J-1 students). Either the I-20 or DS-2019 document will be required for students to obtain a U.S. visa from an American embassy or consulate.

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Tuition Fee

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International

37194 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37194 USD per year during 48 months.
National

37194 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37194 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for River Forest

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Learning outcomes

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for River Forest

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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