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 two core courses (6 hours) and four electives (12 hours).

Minor Core (6 Credit Hours)

AFA 2000 - Introduction to the Black Experience Credit(s): 3
AFA 3110 - Key Issues in Black Thought Credit(s): 3

Minor Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Students will complete the minor requirements with four 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 4430 - Afro-Diasporic Literature and Political Movements Credit(s): 3
AFA 4713 - Haiti: Legacy of Resilience and Freedom Credit(s): 3
AFA 4900 - Directed Readings Credit(s): 2-3
AFA 4905 - Independent Study Credit(s): 1-3
AFA 4931 - Selected Topics in Africana Studies Credit(s): 1-3
AFA 4936 - Capstone in Africana Studies Credit(s): 3 (Requires permits for non-majors)
AFA 4940 - Internship in Africana Studies Credit(s): 3-6
AFH 3100 - African History to 1850 Credit(s): 3
AFH 3200 - African History since 1850 Credit(s): 3
AFS 2250 - Culture and Society in Africa Credit(s): 3
AMH 3571 - African American History to 1865 Credit(s): 3
AMH 3572 - African American History since 1865 Credit(s): 3
AML 3604 - African American Literature 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

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Africana Studies Minor

Minor Requirements

Minor Core (6 Credit Hours)

Minor Electives (12 Credit Hours)

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