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Minor in Africana Studies

The minor in Africana Studies was created to provide the opportunity for undergraduate students throughout the University to gain an understanding of and background in the history and cultures of peoples of African descent in North and South America, the Caribbean, and Africa. This interdisciplinary minor includes courses in anthropology, history, literature, music, political science, and sociology, and provides an opportunity for directed study in areas of particular interest to the students. The Africana Studies minor has intrinsic intellectual value and helps prepare individuals to become contributors to an increasingly pluralistic society. At the same time, this minor allows students interested in business, the sciences, engineering, government, and social services to present to prospective employers a unique academic background.

Students are required to take 24 credits: 6 required credits and 18 elective credits.

Required courses			Credits
AFAS 101	Introduction to Africana Studies		3.0
AFAS 201	Cross-Currents in Africana Studies		3.0
18.0 credits from the following courses:
AFAS 250	African American Herstories		3.0
AFAS 295	Special Topics in Africana Studies		3.0
AFAS 298	Independent Study for Minors: Global Urban Education: I, II, III		.5 - 3.0
AFAS 395	Special Topics in Africana Studies		3.0
ANTH 101	Cultural Diversity		3.0
ANTH 310	Societies in Transition: The Impact of Modernization and the Third World		3.0
ENGL 203 WI	Post-Colonial Literature I		3.0
ENGL 204	Post-Colonial Literature II		3.0
ENGL 325	Special Topics in World Literature: Latin American Literature		3.0
HIST 216	Freedom in America		3.0
HIST 215	American Slavery		3.0
MUSC 107	Jazz Ensemble and Combo		3.0
MUSC 333	African-American Music in the United States		3.0
PSCI 354	US and Third World Politics		3.0
PSCI 472	Special Studies in Political Science: Urban Politics		3.0
WMST 240	Women in Society/Global Context		3.0
WMST 280	Special Topics in Women's Studies: Language, Gender and Power		3.0