Overview

In American Studies at California State University Fullerton , we explore how culture has shaped Americans’ diverse experiences. Highly interdisciplinary, we integrate tools, skills, and ideas from across the arts, humanities, and social sciences to analyze American culture, society, and politics. For us, “America” and “American” are not static entities but contested concepts that shift across time, space, and communities. Consequently, in our courses you will explore questions such as:

What does it mean to be an “American”?

How and why have Americans’ experiences differed across race, class, gender, region sexual orientation, ability, and other divides?

How has popular culture influenced the way Americans see and understand themselves and others?

How have the policies surrounding immigration, criminal justice, social welfare, and war been shaped by large cultural understandings?

Why do Americans seem so divided over politics, culture, and science today?

How and why has work and its significance changed in American society?

How have ideas about nature shaped our relationships to the environment and development?

How can we ensure that emerging technologies are used to improve rather than harm the lives and livelihoods of all Americans?

How have beauty and fashion served as sites of self-development and expression?

How has the pursuit of social justice transformed American culture and the rights and privileges of citizens?

How has American culture drawn from and influenced other cultures around the globe?

Careers

In American Studies, you will master skills that are valuable in any career calling for extensive knowledge of human relationships and communities and strong research and communication skills. Many of our students become educators. Others work in marketing or media companies or specialize in human resources or project management.

Others work in public service, community organizing, or the arts. Some pursue professional degrees or Ph.Ds. in a variety of fields. You might not know exactly what American Studies is (yet), but we’ll teach you how to show employers exactly why your degree is useful and valuable.

Accreditation

California State University, Fullerton, is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Many of the academic programs at CSUF are also accredited by discipline-specific accreditation agencies and associations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The American Dream

Women in American Society

American Immigrant Cultures

Science and Modern America

Questioning America

American Experiences

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fullerton, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 538 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

5.5

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General requirements

First-year students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Complete the 15-unit comprehensive “A-G” pattern with a grade of C- or better by high school graduation.

"A-G" requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment.

Earn a competitive Multi Factor Admission Score (MFAS) as described below. Minimum MFAS will fluctuate each term based on the strength of the applicant pool.

Prepare application materials such as transcripts, test scores (AP/IB), current and planned courses, annual household income, citizenship status and social security number (if available).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6716 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6716 USD / year

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3419 USD / year

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Living costs

Fullerton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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