Africana Studies is a major and minor in the College of Arts and Sciences designed for students to pursue an interdisciplinary approach to study by taking courses in a variety of disciplines. It provides studies of the historical, cultural, literary, and artistic aspects of people of African descent worldwide. The arts and humanities focus of this major and minor will help prepare students to effectively negotiate in a world that increasingly requires the crossing of racial, cultural, and disciplinary boundaries in knowledge and vocational pursuits. Various career and graduate studies opportunities are available for students completing this major and minor; these include social sciences, humanities, law, education, ethnic and women's studies, government, policy studies, international relations, diplomatic service, non-profit organizations, and public agencies. Students who plan for a dual degree expand their career and graduate studies opportunities.
The major requires 30 semester hours, 9 of which can be drawn from Africana Studies core courses and a minimum of 21 from the interdisciplinary offerings.
9 of these hours must be in courses at the 3000 level or higher and selected from at least three departments.
* Only when offered on Africana Studies topics.
Course offerings periodically change. Consult the director of Africana Studies for current information.
Electives:
Language: majors and minors may elect to take 6 of non-English, European languages spoken by people of African descent, including French, Spanish, Portuguese.
Study Abroad: majors and minors are encouraged to take 3-6 hours of study abroad courses by participating in one of three seminars:
