Africana/Black Studies, Minor

Program

Students pursuing a minor in Africana/Black Studies are required to take an introductory course, HIS 105 Introduction to Africana Studies), and four minor-related elective courses of their choosing. Students may choose between two tracks:

  • “Domestic,” which focuses on the African American experience; and
  • “Diaspora,” which examines the roots of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and subsequent forced migration throughout the Atlantic World.

Students wishing to complete this minor should consult with the Africana/Black Studies minor coordinator. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in a community outreach internship in pursuit of this minor.

Electives

CMS 335Investigation and Reporting for the3
CMS 363Stereotyping in the Media3
ABS/HIS 220Africa and the World3
ABS/HIS 273African American Survey3
HIS 291Topic: (History of the Caribbean OR Capitalism and Slavery)3
ABS 338Atlantic World, 1400-1760 (History of the Caribbean OR Capitalism and Slavery)3
ABS/HIS 346Black Freedom Movement3
HIS 360African American Women3
ABS/HIS 374Modern Africa3
POL 362Political Development3
POL 398Topic: (African Politics OR Civil Rights Law)3
SOC 277Hip-Hop in Society3
SOC 325Race and Ethnicity3
SOC 431Seminar Black Family3
SOC 432Seminar Black Family3

The capstone experience may be completed in conjunction with the department of the student’s major in one of four options:

  1. Through successful completion of ABS 493 Africana Studies Practicum/HIS 493 History Internship.
  2. Through a co-op, independent study, or internship overseen by the department of the student’s major and approved by the Africana Studies program coordinator.
  3. Through an approved senior thesis or capstone project approved by the Africana Studies program coordinator (HIS 400 Senior Seminar).
  4. Through participation in a study abroad program approved by the Africana Studies program coordinator.

These and other appropriate courses with a significant Africana component may be applied toward the minor requirements with the consent of the program director and the College of Arts & Sciences.