The African studies minor is intended to offer students opportunities to explore the cultural, political, social, economic, and historical theories, frameworks, and experiences of the peoples and nations of the African continent.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational | ||
| AFRS 1101 | Introduction to African Studies (A grade of C or higher is required) | 4 |
| Humanities | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Black Popular Culture | ||
| Early African-American Literature | ||
| Possession, Sacrifice, and Divination in African Diasporic Religions | ||
| Social Sciences | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Gender, Race, and Medicine | ||
| Introduction to Global Health | ||
| Africa Today | ||
| Natural Resources and Sustainable Development | ||
| Epidemiology of Pandemic Diseases and Health Disparities in the African Diaspora | ||
| Contemporary Government and Politics in Africa | ||
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: | ||
| One AFRS or AFAM course at the 2000-level or above, not already taken | 4 | |
| One AFRS or AFAM course at the 3000-level or above, not already taken | 4 | |
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor