A Minor can be used in place of a cognate for students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The minor, is intended to develop a coherent basic preparation in a second area of study.

A Minor in African American Studies is suggested for students who are interested in gaining insight and knowledge of the history and culture of African Americans. It is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in communities where an understanding of African American studies would enhance their interpersonal relationships.

This minor should strengthen the academic and human exposure of those who seek employment in a multi-cultural environment. It should be of particular importance to students seeking career in Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Public Health, Social Work, and Journalism. The African American studies minor also is suggested for individuals who intend to do gradate study or research in African American studies.

Requirements for a Minor in African American Studies:
Students are required to take Intro to African American studies (AFRO 201 and AFRO 202) and to choose an additional twelve (12) credits from the course listed below

Syllabi for these courses can be found on the Courses & Syllabi page

Course title

AFRO 308/ WOST 308 African-American Feminist Theory

AFRO 335 Survey of Civil Rights Movements

AFRO 498 Seminar in African-American Studies

AFRO 499 Seminar in African-American Studies

ANTH 303 African American Cultures

ANTH 307 Culture of Africa

ANTH 576 African American Folklore and Archeology

ENGL 428 African American Literature

GEOG 428 Geography of Sub Saharan Africa

GINT 364 African American Politics

GINT 432 Race, Ethnicity and World Politics

GINT 456 International Relations of Africa

HIST 106 Introduction to African History

HIST 351 Africa to 1800

HIST 352 Africa since 1800

HIST 415 Black Americans

HIST 479 Oral History

HIST 648, The Black Experience in the United States

HIST 649, The Black Experience in the United States

MUSC 399 Independent Study- African American Musicians, Composers

PSYC 330 Psychology of the Black Experience

RELG 342 The African-American Religious Experience

RELG 373 Religion in the South

SOCY 355 Minority Group Relations

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