American Studies

Understanding “American culture” as the interplay of material practices and the realm of ideas

The Undergraduate degree program in American Studies considers technology, economy, urbanism, and ecology, as well as literature, the arts, and political and geographic history. American Studies takes a particular interest in cultural hybridity, cultural layering, and in American culture exported abroad.

Announcements

Declaring the Major

Information on how to declare

Forms and Downloads

Important information organized in one place

FAQ's

Current and Prospective Majors

Minor

Info about the American Studies Minor program
Profile image of Laura Spautz

Student Academic Advising

Laura Spautz, MPH

The Student Academic Advisor’s job is to guide students and faculty as they navigate University, College, and Major Program policies. Laura is an experienced advisor who is available to serve as a sounding board for ideas and concerns as they arise.

Faculty Advising

News

GSI Jobs

Graduate Student Instructors (GSI) and Reader Positions listed here.

Donate

Donate to American Studies through the Give to Berkeley Website.

Faculty and Staff

Click here to see contact info and office hours for our contact Faculty, Staff and Directors

Spotlight on American Studies Graduates

Profile image of Kristen WilsonProfile image of Kristen Wilson

Kristen Wilson

Kristen Wilson : - The Slippery Slope: Paranoia and Alternative Morality in American Childrens Literature at the Turn of the Millennium (Class of 2017)
Profile image of David SwattProfile image of David Swatt

David Swatt

From Cornfields to Cadillacs: The Evolution of Beverly Hills
Image of Claire RiderImage of Claire Rider

Claire Rider

Community Gardens in Berkeley and Albany, CA; The Sociopolitical Benefits that Maintain Community Spaces in Affluent Neighborhoods

Get in touch

Administrative Office

Laura Spautz
265 Evans Hall
amerstd@berkeley.edu

Evans Hall Location at UC Berkeley