African-American Studies minor

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A minor in African-American studies requires completion of 21 credits. In meeting the requirements of this interdisciplinary minor, a student must use at least nine credits that are not also used to meet the requirements of any other major or minor.

AFAM 130
HIST 259 or 260
12 additional credits selected from the following. Additional courses may be used when the topic is relevant and the African-American Studies Committee approves.
AFAM 295
ARTH 366
ECON 232
ENGL 365
HIST 259, 260
LIT 295, when taught on an African or African-American topic
MUS 221
POL 250, 350, 360
SOC 228
Senior capstone experience: A relevant individual study, senior thesis, or honors thesis approved by the program committee and taught by a member of the program faculty

1. Required course:

AFAM 130 - Introduction to African-American Studies

2. Take one course from the following:

3. Take 12 additonal credits from the following:

Additional courses may be used when the topic is relevant and the African-American Studies Committee approves.

4. Senior capstone experience:

A relevant individual study, senior thesis, or honors thesis approved by the program committee and taught by a member of the program faculty.