African-American Studies, Minor
This program is offered by the History Department
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
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: (18 credits)
Required Courses
AFAM 110 Introduction to African-American Studies 3 Credits
Total Credit Hours: 9 Credits
and 9 credits from any of the following:
AFAM 111 Race and Ethnicity in US and Global Politics 3 Credits
ANTH 200 Dimensions of Diversity and Inequality 3 Credits
ANTH 352 Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity 3 Credits
ANTH 401 City Life & Culture 3 Credits
ANTH 420 African Diaspora Archaeology 3 Credits
ANTH 424 Peoples and Cultures of Africa 3 Credits
ART 100 Search in Art 3 Credits
CRM 245 Diversity and Criminal Justice 3 Credits
ENG 212 African-American Literature 3 Credits
ENG 345 Modern African-American Literature 3 Credits
HIST 100 Search in History 3 Credits
HIST 395 Topics in History 3 Credits
PHIL 100 Search in Philosophy 3 Credits
Total Credit Hours: 9 Credits
Total Credit Hours: 18
Faculty
Professors who teach African-American Studies, Minor
