African and African American studies (AAAS) majors critically examine African and Diaspora experiences, institutions and perspectives, with particular focus on the ways in which gender/sex, class, racial capitalism and ideological theories have shaped the lives of Black peoples.
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in African and African American Studies, you must complete the following courses, in addition to general education requirements:
Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credit Hours
7
Four African American core courses:
Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credit Hours
16
At least two of the following African courses, one from each grouping:
Group one:
Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credit Hours
3
Group two:
Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credit Hours
3-4
At least one of the available topics courses in African and African American Studies
Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credit Hours
3-4
Any of the other listed AAAS courses MAY be used as a substitute to fulfill a AAAS degree major or minor course requirement (with the exception of AAAS 114, AAAS 487 & AAAS 488) with a documented approval of the AAAS Program Director. Students must obtain the approval before taking such a course.
To earn a minor in AAAS, you must complete the following courses:
Course Code
Title
Credit Hours
Sub-Total Credit Hours
17-18
- 93% of work seekers who majored in a cross-divisional major between 2018-2022 were employed, pursuing graduate school or volunteering within six months of graduation.