American Studies (Qatar), Undergraduate Certificate

Department website: https://guq.qatar.georgetown.edu/academics/certificates/certificate-american-studies-cast/

The multi-disciplinary program provides students with an understanding of the historic development of American peoples, societies, and institutions. It explores political, cultural, economic, religious, and social themes across a variety of disciplines. It also seeks to understand North America within a global context – asking students to think not only about how Americans have shaped the world, but also how the world has shaped them.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
HIST 1801	U.S. History until 1865	3
or HIST 1802	US History Since 1865
or HIST 2301
GOVT 1200	The U.S. Political System	3
HALM/AMST		3
One class designated as either HALC or AMST focusing on American Literature & Culture (or otherwise approved by the CAST curricular committee)
Elective Courses		9
A minimum of three elective courses of choice, which have been designated as applicable for the American Studies program.
Thesis or Portfolio 1
Total Credits		18

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Students must complete a thesis or electronic portfolio. Students also taking Honors in the Major must complete their CAST thesis in their junior year; however, if they choose the portfolio option, Honors in the Major students may also pursue CAST in their senior year.