Bachelor of Arts in Southern Studies

Program Overview

This interdisciplinary Southern Studies program offers a core of foundational courses and a wide selection of electives from various departments. Graduates develop skills in research, interpretation, and communication, preparing them for careers in law, academia, the nonprofit sector, and business. The program's focus on the South provides a unique perspective on American history, culture, and society.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Core Courses (30 credit hours):
• S St 101: Introduction to Southern Studies
• IS St 401: Southern Studies Seminar
• S St 402: Southern Studies Seminar: Culture
• Two courses from:
• S St 103: Southern Mythologies and Popular Culture
• S St 104: The South and Race
• S St 105: Introduction to the South and Food
• S St 106: Introduction to Southern Documentary
• S St 107: Intro to Gender & Sexuality in the South
• S St 108: Music and Southern Society
• S St 109: Rights and Southern Activism
• S St 110: Slavery and the University
• S St 118: Introductory Topics in Southern Music
• Four courses from at least two different departments:
• African American Studies
• Art
• Economics
• English
• Gender Studies
• History
• Journalism
• Music
• Political Science

Careers:

The interdisciplinary nature of the program provides graduates with flexibility and skills applicable to various professional fields, including law, academia, the nonprofit sector, and business. The curriculum's emphasis on research, interpretation, and communication enables graduates to excel in a 21st-century environment.