Drawing upon the cultural resources of a cosmopolitan city on the Pacific Rim and upon the strength and diversity of its professional schools as well as departments in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, our degree programs provide a richly interdisciplinary curriculum that is unique for its constitution of American Studies and Ethnic Studies as a comparative and interethnic program.

One of the most striking aspects of this department is the thorough integration of American Studies and Ethnic Studies, a pairing that offers a more substantial understanding of the diversity of American society and culture. USC's Department of American Studies & Ethnicity is solidly based in the humanities, social sciences, as well as in several professional schools, such as Cinematic Arts, Communication, and Law.

On the following pages, you will learn about the ASE faculty, students, and curriculum. Contact us for more information.