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7 courses with the subject AMS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

AMS 199American Studies Transfer Credit Electives1-15

Transfer Credit Electives

Subject: AMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 15
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.wcupa.edu

AMS 200American Civilization3

An interdisciplinary study of the forces, forms, and values that have contributed to the making of American civilization. Several academic disciplines are drawn upon in exploring the 'Americaness' of American institutions, thought, behavior, and material culture.

Subject: AMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.wcupa.edu

AMS 367American Material Culture3

An interdisciplinary study of American civilization through the examination of its built environment and crafted and manufactured artifacts from the Colonial period to the mid-20th century.

Subject: AMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.wcupa.edu

AMS 399Topics in American Studies3

Topics may vary each semester. Emphasis on student research and discussions.

Subject: AMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.wcupa.edu

AMS 400Senior Thesis or Project3

A concluding 'statement' incorporating the interdisciplinary generalist approach.

Subject: AMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.wcupa.edu

AMS 401Independent Study1-3

An opportunity to pursue alternative study projects outside the classroom; field work in community resources, etc.

Subject: AMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.wcupa.edu

AMS 415American Studies Internship1-15

Cooperative, service/learning experience at a community agency, business, or institution.

Subject: AMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 15
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: catalog.wcupa.edu

Source: West Chester University of Pennsylvania's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59