<p>I’ve considered taking up a second major in American Studies alongside my history major because the material in the AMST classes is very similar and very much connected to that discussed in the history classes I will be taking. The only difference is that the AMST classes focus much more on cultural events and their influence on American society, e.g. American humor, film, etc. The classes that are offered appear to be quite interesting! The only downside is that I’d only want to take a few of the offered courses versus having to go through the entire major sequence (especially coming in as a junior transfer versus coming in as a freshman).</p>
<p>On the flip side, since I’m specializing in American social history, I might end up minoring in AMST regardless to add an sufficient amount of depth to my history studies and to help prepare me for the intensive work that I will undertake when I’m pursuing my doctorate in history.</p>