Specific requirements vary depending on selected track. Consult the student handbook of the Department of Afro-American and African Studies for details. Students selecting this major must consult with the undergraduate adviser to establish an approved program. For the Arab-Islamic Africa track, six semesters of Arabic are required. An approved senior thesis represents the culmination of a student's degree program and should develop from the concentration defined by earlier coursework.
Students work with a selected faculty member over two semesters.
An annotated bibliography and thesis statement should be completed by the end of the first semester, and a final draft completed midway through the second term. The final paper must be submitted on bond paper to the undergraduate adviser for inclusion in the department's collection. Minor Requirements Students must satisfactorily complete 18 credits from 3xxx, 4xxx, or 5xxx courses. For approved internships students may receive up to 3 credits toward the minor. The information in online catalogs and other University publications or announcements is subject to change without notice.