African American Studies Pathway, A.A.

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African American Studies is the systematic and critical study of the thought and practice of people of African descent historically and currently. This field offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of African people nationally and globally. Africana is committed to promoting a social justice perspective and community engagement that reflects the social change movement which gave birth to this disciplinary field. Our study and research focus engages the experiences of Africans and African descendants in the U.S. and globally through the lens of ethnicity, culture, gender, sexuality, and social structure. Moreover, our instruction and curriculum promotes critical thinking, research skills, and proficiency in oral and written communication.

Degree Requirements

Areas A-E of the Core Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

See 1410 Core Curriculum Requirements in the Undergradate Catalog.

Area A: Essential Skills
Area B: Institutional Foundations
Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts
Area D: Natural and Computational Sciences
Area E: Social Science

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Pathway (18 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (12 Credit Hours)

AAS 2010 - Introduction to Africana Studies 3 Credit Hours
AAS 2140 - African American Literature 3 Credit Hours
World language at the 1002 or higher level 3 Hours

Choose One Course (3 Credit Hours)

AAS 1141 - Introduction to African and African American History to 1865 3 Credit Hours
AAS 1142 - Introduction to African American History Since 1865 3 Credit Hours

Choose Two from the Following Courses (6 Credit Hours)

AAS 1141 - Introduction to African and African American History to 1865 3 Credit Hours
AAS 1142 - Introduction to African American History Since 1865 3 Credit Hours
ANTH 2020 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit Hours
ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hours
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit Hours
GEOG 1101 - Introduction to Human Geography 3 Credit Hours
HIST 1111 - Survey of World History to 1500 3 Credit Hours
HIST 1112 - Survey of World History since 1500 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
POLS 2401 - Global Issues 3 Credit Hours
PSYC 1101 - Introduction to General Psychology 3 Credit Hours
PSYC 2103 - Introduction to Human Development 3 Credit Hours
SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit Hours
WGSS 2010 - Introduction to Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies 3 Credit Hours