African and Black American Studies Minor

Students must take a minimum of 20 credits in at least two different disciplines. Students can take a maximum of 8 credits at the 1xxx level.

Students take a minimum of 4 credits in courses teaching them to identify, define and analyze a range of Black or African models of thought, being, and experience, across the United States, Africa, and/or the African Diaspora.

Students take a minimum of 4 credits in courses asking them to describe and analyze the manifestations and consequences of racism and colonialism in the past and present, which have shaped the lives of people, regardless of racial, ethnic, and national backgrounds.

Students take a minimum of 4 credits in courses challenging them to use theories of Black subjectivity to illuminate experiences in the world.

Students will complete additional elective credits in courses with some African or Black American content to reach 20 credits, as a minimum, in the minor. Elective courses can be selected from the courses listed above in the core requirements (exclusive of those used to meet the requirements) or the following: