African-American Studies Minor

Program Overview

The African-American studies minor offers a broad curriculum dedicated to the study of Black life in the Americas and the Diaspora from 1350 to the present. The African-American studies program develops and coordinates an interdisciplinary curriculum. Its objectives are to encourage all students and faculty to examine the African-American experience, to facilitate a cultural and intellectual atmosphere on campus that will be favorable to such studies, and to develop a program of research and community service. The program also has a "nationally recognized" African-American lecture series, featuring nationally and internationally known scholars in the field of Black studies.

The African-American studies director is located in Marcus White 101. In addition to the ongoing lecture series, the program also hosts the traditional celebration of Black History Month during February with rich and diverse activities such as a film series, art exhibits, and student debating contests.

Requirements: (21 credits)

Required Courses

AFAM 110	Introduction to African-American Studies	3
HIST 369	African-American History	3
HIST 469/AFAM 469	African Americans in the 20th Century	3
PHIL 360	African-American Philosophy	3
Total Credit Hours:		12

and 9 credits from any of the following:

ANTH 200/AFAM 200	Dimensions of Diversity and Inequality	3
ANTH 352	Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity	3
ANTH 401	City Life & Culture	3
ANTH 420	African Diaspora Archaeology	3
ANTH 424	Peoples and Cultures of Africa	3
ART 100	Search in Art	3
CRM 245	Diversity and Criminal Justice	3
ENG 212/AFAM 212	African-American Literature	3
ENG 345/AFAM 345	Modern African-American Literature	3
HIST 100	Search in History	3
HIST 395	Topics in History	3
HIST 476	African History through Film	3
HUM 490
PHIL 100	Search in Philosophy	3
PSY 430	Intergroup Relations	3
REL 361	African-American Religion	3
SOC 322/LTN 322	Race and Ethnic Relations	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Total Credit Hours: 21