North American Area Studies
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In this program, you will focus on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of North America, including Canada and the United States. This includes Pre-Columbian and colonial peoples, immigrants from other societies, and Canadian pre-federation areas, borderlands and island groups, as well as subcultures such as French Canadian, Southern U.S., and Appalachian areas.
Degrees
- A bachelor's degree is often required to enter occupations related to these majors, such as archaeologist, anthropologist, sociologist, journalist, diplomat, lobbyist, consultant, translator, foreign exchange trader, or foreign service officer.
- A graduate degree is usually required for advancement into administrative positions in business or in the field of higher education.