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American Studies - Program Admission

Program admission

You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language. Most program require a separate application process. This usually means that you take prerequisite courses, fill out an application form, and write a personal statement.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Humanities
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Geography
• European History
• U.S. History
• U.S. Ethnic and Gender Studies
• Political Science
• Comparative Government
• Contemporary U.S. Issues
• Western Civilization

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.
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