American Studies Corner
We are very excited to re-launch the Baylor American Studies Program during the Fall 2022. American Studies offers a comprehensive knowledge of American institutions and culture and prepares students for the world of practical affairs. American Studies offers a comprehensive knowledge of American institutions and culture and prepares students for the world of practical affairs. The basic program consists of courses in a variety of areas of study, which students may combine according to their cultural and professional objectives.
American Studies programs are becoming more important as students realize that knowledge of and insight into the United States are necessary for maintaining and improving the quality of American life. American Studies is for students who wish to play a responsible role in shaping America's future.
For more information, contact:
Chair/Director Dr. Mia Moody-Ramirez
Graduate Program Director Dr. Marlene Neill
https://americanstudies.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/
Alumni Testimonials
Liz Fassih MA, ’16
“Baylor's American Studies program provided me with unmatched opportunity to explore my academic interests and to author work in areas I'm passionate about. With faculty guidance, I was able to take courses in and co-author journal articles in the fields of history, sociology, journalism, and public relations.”
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Liz Fassih received her undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Arts in American Studies from Baylor University before going on to obtain her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Liz currently practices law in Washington, D.C., where she resides with her husband and two cats. The education she received from Baylor's American Studies program helped Liz throughout law school and in her current practice, as the program's faculty mentorship, interdisciplinary course work, and independent thesis were instrumental in shaping her research and writing.
Jordon Pollard MA, ’19
“I knew going into the American Studies program that I ultimately wanted to go to law school. The program offered an unrivaled opportunity to explore academic interests across disciplines that mirrored the cross-disciplinary study that I would experience in law school. Between the coursework, working with professors as a teaching assistant, and the process of writing and defending my thesis, I developed a greater understanding and appreciation of America’s culture and development that set me up for a successful law school career. The American Studies graduate program is the perfect opportunity for motivated students that want to explore aspects of American culture, history, development, and thought in a more comprehensive and interdisciplinary manner.”
A native of Waco, TX, Jordon earned his undergraduate degree in English and his Master’s degree in American Studies from Baylor University. Jordon is currently pursuing his J.D. at William & Mary Law School and will work as a Summer Associate at the international law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY. The education and opportunities that Jordon received from the American Studies program at Baylor have made a significant impact on his studies, activities, and success in law school. The American Studies faculty’s guidance, interdisciplinary studies, and thesis that crossed multiple disciplines helped shape his legal research, writing, and analysis abilities.
Hannah Bogue BA, ’17
“My time in the American Studies program taught me how to choose my own path and gave me the tools to stick to it. I played an active role in my education and regularly interacted with faculty that was invested in my future. That experience allowed me to expand my understanding of American culture as a student, and to grow as a person.”
Hannah Bogue, BA ’17 works at international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as a Corporate and M&A Associate. While earning her bachelor’s degree at Baylor University, Hannah was a Wanda Lemaster American Studies Scholar and Wecter Dixon American Studies Scholar. She was also named Baylor University’s 2016 Outstanding Female in Community Service. A graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law, Hannah studied Corporate Law and earned the Jurisprudence Award for International Business Negotiations. Outside of work, Hannah is a volunteer captain for We the Action’s election protection hotline.
To view other testimonies, visit this link:
https://americanstudies.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/people/testimonials
American Studies Program Scholarships:
•The H.L. Carter Scholarship in American Studies for Graduate Students
•The E. Hudson Long Scholarship in American Studies for Graduate Students
•The J.R. and Wanda LeMaster Scholarship in American Studies
•Dixon Wecter Scholarship