Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in American Studies.

This major can be sequenced in four semesters. Students may transfer either sophomore or junior year and still complete the major. 

Students who plan to complete their AA degree at an Iowa Community college should consider the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.

Use the2 Plus 2 website and the Online Equivalency Guide to determine appropriate transfer course equivalencies. Transfer students with an AA degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college will enter the university having fulfilled all of the General Education CORE Program requirements (except World Language and Diversity and Inclusion) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

2 Plus 2 students must complete the fourth level of a single world language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program.

Prospective transfer students should contact the University of Iowa, Office of Admissions, 319-335-1566, for information about applying.

Prospective American Studies majors should contact Travis Vogan, travis-vogan@uiowa.edu or 319-335-1370 with questions about the major. 

These resources can help facilitate your transfer to Iowa:

• Online Transfer Equivalency Guide