Critical Diversity Studies, African American Studies Concentration, Major

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Program Learning Outcomes

Please see the Critical Diversity Studies Major .

Major Requirements (40 units)

Critical Diversity Studies Foundational Requirement (20 units):

African American Studies Concentration Requirements

Concentration Electives

Complete 20 units from the following:

CDS 305 - From Slavery to Obama
ENGL 203 - African Amer Lit Survey I
ENGL 204 - African Amer Lit Survey II
HIST 125 - African American History
HIST 351 - Slavery in US Hist & Culture
PHIL 231 - African Amer Philosophy
POLS 324 - African-American Politics
PSYC 316 - African American Psychology
SOC 238 - Afri-Amer Culture & Soc
Course substitutions can be made at the discretion of the director of CDS.

Curriculum Map

Freshman Year

Fall	Units
CDS 100 - Ideal of Ctznshp:Hist Amer Ppl (suggested either Freshman or Sophomore year, Fall semester)	4
Core/Language - Course 1 /Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
African American Studies elective	4
Core/Language - Course 2 /Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16

Sophomore Year

Fall	Units
CDS 303 - Perform & Cultural Resistance or CDS 301 - Narratives of US America	4
African American Studies elective	4
Core/Language - Course 3/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
CDS 200 - Intersectional Theory (suggested either Freshman or Sophomore year, Spring semester)	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16

Junior Year

Fall	Units
CDS 201 - Practicing Critical Dvrsty Std (Research Methods), (suggested either Junior or Senior year, Fall)	4
African American Studies elective	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
African American Studies elective	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16

Senior Year

Fall	Units
African American Studies elective	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16
Spring	Units
CDS 400 - CDS Capstone	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Core/Minor/Second Major	4
Total Semester Units	16

*This information is subject to change, the curriculum map is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information.

*One benefit of a CDS major is the flexible course options, opportunities to study abroad (approval required), and the ability to double major or add minors. Please consult with your advisor to create the best schedule for your degree objectives, as there are multiple ways to complete the major.