African American Studies Minor

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Our program exposes students to the interdisciplinary study of the history, politics, arts, experiences, and intellectual traditions of African Americans. This Minor draws broadly on history, sociology, literature, philosophy, psychology, politics, theology, and the arts.

Program Learning Outcomes

The Minor provides opportunities for students to engage in rigorous examinations of social inequality, change, and justice. These conversations are made especially challenging by confronting students with the moral and political demands of social diversity, which include class, culture, ethnicity, gender, race, and sexuality.
This educational experience prepares students to responsibly and respectfully engage in our common pursuit of justice.

Minor Requirements (20 Units)

Required

Students are required to take one foundational course and two distribution courses.

Foundational Course

HIST 125 - African American History

Distribution Courses

Choose two of the following:

ENGL 203 - African American Literature Survey I
ENGL 204 - African American Literature Survey II
PHIL 343 - African American Philosophy
PSYC 316 - African American Psychology
SOC 238 - African American Culture and Society

Electives

Choose two courses.

In addition to the classes below, students may also select additional courses from the distribution course list as electives.

Note:

* with permission from director

Internship

not required but recommended

BUS 468 - Multicultural Marketing Practicum/Capstone
ENGL 480 - Internships in Writing
PSYC 396 - Psychology Practicum
SOC 395 - Fieldwork in Sociology

Note:

Courses may be double-counted and triple-counted for major and USF Core Curriculum requirements.

Activities

Extracurricular events and activities will be used to supplement course work in the Minor. The African American Studies Minor committee plans and sponsors a variety of events and activities, including films, speakers, conferences, and off-campus volunteer projects.