College of Liberal & Creative Arts
In lieu of the questions below, please refer to the "Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements" tab for course recommendations in your first year.
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy-to-follow semester-by-semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
School or Humanities and Liberal Studies
Humanities (HUM) Building, Room 410
Phone: (415) 338-1830
Email: aspeed@sfsu.edu
Website: https://humanitiesliberalstudies.sfsu.edu/american-studies
Director: Cristina Ruotolo
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
First Semester Course Recommendations — Roadmaps A, B, C & D
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English Pathway 1 students may begin major. See footnotes below... |
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Advisor Footnotes:
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A2 (ENG 114, ENG 105, ENG 209, or A2 by test or transfer credit) is a prerequisite for AMST major courses.
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If A2 is completed, take AMST 200 (satisfies GE Area E).
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Students may meet with an AMST major advisor: https://humanitiesliberalstudies.sfsu.edu/advising-american-california-studies. Before you meet with the advisor, please download and study the advising worksheet and fill out as much as you can, using your unofficial transcript as needed.
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.