African-American Studies Minor

This comparative, interdisciplinary programs address socio-historical, cultural and political issues relating to African-Americans.

A minor in African-American Studies addresses socio-historical, cultural, and political issues relating to African Americans. This minor attracts students who plan to work in law, health and social services, education, business and industry, program development, or government.

Academics

Required Course

• ETHN 200 Introduction to African American Studies

Select 15 hours from three departments:

• ETHN / HIST 113 History of Hip Hop
• ETHN / HIST / RELG 226 The History of African-American Religious Experience
• ETHN / POLS 238 Blacks and the American Political System
• ETHN / ENGL 244 African American Literature since 1865
• ETHN / ENGL 244E African American Literature before 1865
• ETHN / HIST 246 African American History: African Origins to 1877
• ETHN / HIST 247 African American History: After 1877
• ETHN / ENGL / WMNS 344B Black Women Authors
• ETHN / HIST / WMNS 356 African-American Women’s History
• ETHN / HIST 366 African Americans and the Politics of Race: From the New Deal to the New Right
• ETHN / HIST 474 African Americans in the Jazz Age
• ETHN / ENGL 445B Topics in African American Literature
• ETHN / HIST 460 The Civil Rights Movement
• HIST 364 The Rise and Fall of American

For a complete list of applicable courses see minor advisor.

Experiences and Opportunities

Join the Afrikan People’s Union (APU) which promotes cultural, social and academic events designed to celebrate Black culture. APU students host the Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet, participate in the Black and Brown Bowling Tournament, and host other social events.

Travel abroad and study with programs in Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia.