Degree Overview
Help give people a global perspective on what it means to be an effective citizen.
Lesley University, located in Cambridge, MA, just miles from historic Boston, offers an American Studies Bachelor's degree program built on a solid foundation of liberal arts. The program gives students a broad understanding of the complex social and cultural issues in the United States and draws on many resources to help explain, appreciate, and evaluate life in American society over time.
Choose an option that is right for you.
Students in the American Studies Bachelor's degree program may select a minor in Elementary Education leading to initial teacher licensure in grades 1-6.
Prepare for a range of careers
Because students gain the ability to see the broad range of issues, to think critically, and to reflect and integrate, the program prepares students for a wide range of career paths. The American Studies program is ideal for those interested in working in the following fields:
- Libraries
- Museum education
- Publishing and writing
- Historic preservation
- Enrichment programs for children
- Elementary school teacher
- Community work
