Requirements for the minor

Students electing the minor program in African American Studies must successfully complete six (6) courses, totaling a minimum of eighteen (18) credit hours. More specifically, the minor is comprised of one required course, one course from each of the three concentrations of study, and two electives. Eligible courses deeply and significantly examine African American culture, history and experience in the United States. Eligible courses also include diasporic studies courses engaging African culture, history, people, and politics as pretext and context.  Students are encouraged to select at least nine hours of course work specifically related to African American experience in the United States. To minor in African American Studies, a student must successfully complete:

One required course–Introduction to African American Studies

One course in History and Culture (HC)

One course in Literatures, Languages, and the Arts (LLA)

One course in Behavioral and Social Inquiry (BSI)

Two elective courses from eligible courses 

Download the African American Studies Minor's Worksheet

If you have any questions please contact the program director