The Miami Semester in American Studies is an exciting opportunity to discover Miami, a place and a people at the gateway to Latin America, and to study Miami’s history, economy, arts, architecture and cultural geography.

All Miami Semester American Studies students will take at least one core course in the American Studies department in order to provide an introduction to life and society in the United States'ever-changing sense of place.  American studies courses will include discussions, visiting lecturers and panels of experts.  Courses relating to various aspects of American Studies are offered in the departments of Sociology, History, Geography, Art History, Architecture, Biology, Marine Science, American Studies, English and African-American Studies. Elective courses are offered on a space-available basis from other departments.

Courses:

All students in the Miami Semester in American Studies must take:

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Students must take at least 12 credit hours to be in full-time status. Courses from other departments may be taken depending on eligibility according to pre and co requisites.