Africana Studies Minor

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TOTAL MINOR HOURS: 18

Minor Requirements

The minor in Africana Studies consists of a minimum of 18 hours, which include three core courses (9 hours) and three electives (9 hours).

Minor Core (9 Credit Hours)

AFA 2000 - Introduction to the Black Experience Credit(s): 3
AFH 3100 - African History to 1850 Credit(s): 3
or
AFH 3200 - African History since 1850 Credit(s): 3
AMH 3571 - African American History to 1865 Credit(s): 3
or
AMH 3572 - African American History since 1865 Credit(s): 3

Minor Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Students will complete the minor requirements with three additional Africana Studies elective courses.

AFA 2380 - History and Theory of Genocide Credit(s): 3
AFA 4335 - Black Women in America Credit(s): 3
AFA 4350 - African American Community Research Credit(s): 3
AFA 4931 - Selected Topics in Africana Studies Credit(s): 1-3
AFS 2250 - Culture and Society in Africa Credit(s): 3
AML 3604 - African American Literature Credit(s): 3
AML 4624 - Black Women Writers Credit(s): 3
AMS 3700 - Racism in American Society Credit(s): 3
ANT 4340 - The Caribbean Credit(s): 3
INR 4254 - Africa in World Affairs Credit(s): 3
PHI 4073 - African Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHM 4120 - Major Black Thinkers Credit(s): 3

Advising Information

USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss courses planning, degree progression, and career preparation.

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Africana Studies Minor

Minor Requirements

Minor Core (9 Credit Hours)

Minor Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Advising Information