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. 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. For more information, visit the office of the Director of African-American Studies at Willard-DiLoreto W304-04.

Requirements: (18 credits)

Required Courses

AFAM 110	Introduction to African-American Studies	3
PHIL 360/AFAM 360	African-American Philosophy	3

and 12 credits from any of the following:

AFAM 111/PS 111	Race and Ethnicity in US and Global Politics	3
AFAM 263	The History & Culture of African Americans to 1900	3
AFAM 264/HIST 264	The History & Culture of African Americans Since 1900	3
ANTH 200/AFAM 200	Dimensions of Diversity and Inequality	3
ANTH 352	Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity	3
ANTH 401	City Life & Culture	4
ANTH 420	African Diaspora Archaeology	4
ANTH 424	Peoples and Cultures of Africa	4
CRM 245	Diversity and Criminal Justice	3
ENG 212/AFAM 212	African-American Literature	3
ENG 345/AFAM 345	Modern African-American Literature	3
PSY 430	Intergroup Relations	3
REL 361/AFAM 361	African-American Religion	3

Note: Search or Special Topics courses are subject to approval by the Director of the African-American Studies minor.

Total Credit Hours: 18