2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 14, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

African and African American Studies Major


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(39 credits)

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Learning Outcomes  

The African and African American Studies major provides students with a grounding in the intellectual and historical trends of African and African American culture, as well as the opportunity to conduct advanced research.

Electives:


Select 24 credits of electives from:

History and Social Sciences: 9 credits (African and African American Studies, History, Political Science, and Psychology).

Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 credits (African and African American Studies, Art, English, and Music).

Additional Electives: 6 credits (Social Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts, or other).

18 of the 24 elective credits must be at the 300 or 400 level. Electives approved for credit toward the major or minor are listed on the Department’s web site. AFRI 250 may be repeated twice for credit toward the major.

 

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This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major course work.

Fall 1st Year


Spring 1st Year


Fall 2nd Year


16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year


15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year


  • Foundational Studies:   Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3
  • Foundational Studies:   Ethics & Social Responsibility | Credits/Units 3
  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year


  • 3 Credits
  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • 15 Credits

Fall 4th Year


  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year


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