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As an American music and culture minor, you will take classes in music and American studies, and study how music relates to different cultures. You’ll learn how these subjects reflect and shape our national attitudes and values. You’ll also explore race, ethnicity, class, and gender to discover how American literature and music affect different cultures around the world.
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections, and minors complement your major. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job opportunities such as writers, teachers, policy makers, lawyers, arts and museum administrators, editors, and activists.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Fifteen credits in advanced electives completed with a grade of C or higher, as follows:
Contact the American Studies program for information on academic advisers and office hours.
