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The minor in African American studies requires a minimum of 18 credits. Students must complete the following:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
AFAM 111  Play course video for Introduction to Africana Studies | Introduction to Africana Studies | 3 |
| AFAM 201 | Theories and Foundations of Africana Studies | 3 |
| AFAM 211 | Africana Social and Political Thought | 3 |
| AFAM 311 | African Diaspora Experiences | 3 |
| Select one course at the 300-level or above from two of the following concentration areas: 1 | 6 | |
Artistic, historical and literary perspectives | ||
Political, religious, and societal perspective | ||
Social and behavioral perspectives | ||
Refer to list of courses in the respective concentrations.
Courses in African American studies are designed to help students gain a knowledge and appreciation of the history and culture of the Africana world and its contributions to world civilizations.