INTERDISCIPLINARY MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Select a minor:

African American Studies

Course requirements:

  • One course at the introductory or intermediate level focused on the experience of African Americans in each of the following disciplines (or in an interdisciplinary program such as American studies cross-listed with the appropriate discipline):
    • History
    • English
    • Political science or sociology
    • Music, art, fine art, theater and dance
  • One course at the intermediate level or beyond (ordinarily 300-level or higher) on topics in African American studies or race relations in the United States, from any department or program.
  • Integrating exercise consisting of one of the following:
    • One senior seminar focusing on issues pertaining to African Americans from any department or program.
    • One semester-long project on issues pertaining to African Americans under the supervision of a faculty member affiliated with the African American studies minor or approved by the coordinator.
    • Senior thesis on issues pertaining to African Americans under the supervision of a faculty member affiliated with the African American studies minor or approved by the coordinator.