The program emphasizes African and African-American contributions to world development. It deepens understanding by students, regardless of their major, of Africa, the African Diaspora, and African society.
All students have a major field of study.
A minor, which requires fewer courses than a major, may be chosen in addition to a student's major course of study. A minor enables students to explore a second field in some depth, or to bridge several different disciplines. Go to Menu What you study You need at least 18 credits to complete a minor in African and African-American Studies. Courses must be selected from at least three different disciplines. Go to Menu What you receive Graduates leave the program with not only a deeper knowledge of African and African-American history and tradition, but also an ability to analyze groups or topics from a variety of viewpoints and disciplines.