The major in Africana Studies consists of a minimum of ten (10) courses, constituting at least 32 credit hours. The major is designed to familiarize students with a range of disciplinary approaches to Africana Studies. It entails training across disciplinary lines as well as the option to focus on a particular area of concentration.
Course Requirements
- Introductory to Africana Studies AAS 003 (4)
Breadth Courses
- History, Religion, or Philosophy (3-4)
- Visual & Performing Arts or Literature (3-4)
- Social & Behavioral Sciences (3-4)
Elective Coursework
- At least 5 courses/15 credits from list of approved electives (15-20)
- Capstone (4)
Total credits: 32-40
Experiential Learning
Africana Studies majors are required to satisfactorily participate in experiential learning. This requires the approval of the director and may take the form of long- or short-term study abroad, internship with or without academic credit, service learning, or community engagement. The program director and faculty will offer guidance to assist you in the completion of this requirement.
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Areas of Concentration
Majors have the option to declare a major concentration in a chosen field of Africana Studies by completing a minimum of nine credits of elective coursework in one of the fields listed below. A major concentration allows students to develop expertise on a particular subject matter and may be self-designed with the approval of the director or the student’s advisor. Students are advised to plan their course of study in consultation with the director and/or designated faculty advisor.
- Arts and Culture
- Gender and Sexuality
- Social and Political Movements
- Race, Ethnicity, and Class
- Self-designed concentration (developed with faculty advisor or director)
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