Black Studies: Major

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Majoring in Black Studies

A major in black studies provides students with an
Afrocentric perspective on the history and culture of African people in the Diaspora. The major requires at least 2 foundation courses from the following:

Black Studies 102: Introduction to Black Studies
Black Studies 112: Survey of African American Literature
Black Studies 130: Introduction to Caribbean Studies
Black Studies 131: Introduction to African Studies
History 115: History of Black America

In addition, majors must take:

1 black studies special topics (200) course
1 black studies critical readings (300) course
2 elective black studies courses
2 additional approved and/or cross-listed electives in
history and social sciences and arts and humanities,
emphasis on Africa or its diasporas
Black Studies 401: Junior Independent Study
Black Studies 451 & 452: Senior Independent Study

Last Updated: September 24, 2003