African-American Studies, Minor
Program Description
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.
Program Curriculum
Requirements: (18 credits)
Required Courses
and 12 credits from any of the following:
AFAM 111 Race and Ethnicity in US and Global Politics 3 Credits
AFAM 263 The History & Culture of African Americans to 1900 3 Credits
AFAM 264 The History & Culture of African Americans Since 1900 3 Credits
ANTH 200 Dimensions of Diversity and Inequality 3 Credits
ANTH 352 Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity 3 Credits
ANTH 401 City Life & Culture 4 Credits
ANTH 420 African Diaspora Archaeology 4 Credits
ANTH 424 Peoples and Cultures of Africa 4 Credits
CRM 245 Diversity and Criminal Justice 3 Credits
ENG 212 African-American Literature 3 Credits
ENG 345 Modern African-American Literature 3 Credits
Note: Search or Special Topics courses are subject to approval by the Director of the African-American Studies minor.
Total Credit Hours: 18
Faculty
