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American Studies examines cultural interactions and facets of daily existence in our multicultural society, covering areas like mass media, creative arts, social structures, beliefs, and intergroup dynamics. The University of Iowa's American Studies program stands out for its customized undergraduate curriculum. With approximately 30 declared majors, the program ensures close faculty-student interaction. Professors serve as committed mentors, guiding learners to craft specialized academic paths across multiple disciplines, such as:
Cultural Identity and Inclusion
Visual Arts and Written Works
Government and Social Practices
Ecological Stewardship
Recreation and Entertainment Culture
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements: