The 13-course Southern Studies concentration offers students the opportunity to gain a rigorous interdisciplinary perspective on the rich and varied culture and history of the American South.

The Benefits of this Concentration

·   Interdisciplinary approach - Engaging several disciplines leads to a broader understanding of the American South and also establishes a comprehensive base of knowledge for study in other areas. 

·   Quality of Instruction - Specialists from each area lead courses ensuring that you have had personal attention from the best professors on campus.

·   Small class sizes - Most classes range from two to 10 students, meaning the instruction is highly tailored and participation is constant.

·   Preparation for the future - Rigorous requirements and high expectations prepare you for graduate study or even the professional world by teaching you how to produce thoughtful, high-quality research on deadlines.

·   Creativity - Southern Studies is based on the principle that a subject requires creative investigation, studying the culture of the American South from different perspectives with different tools and producing results in a diversity of formats.