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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Black Studies, B.A.


This interdisciplinary major requires 39 credits with at least two classes each from departments of History and English; at least one class from the department of Anthropology; at least one class with an additional prefix (other than ENGL, HIST or ANTH); at least three classes at the 300 or 400-level; and a six-credit (two semester) directed study capstone. We strongly encourage students to participate in a Black Studies related internship or study abroad program. See also the listing for an Africana Studies minor .

Courses should be chosen in consultation with a Black Studies program advisor from the following list. (Under advisement, new and one time courses may also be considered for Black Studies credit.)

B. Slot courses that are sometimes offered with a topic consistent with Black Studies:


(These must be chosen under advisement.)

Recommended:


Intermediate-level proficiency in a language (other than English) spoken widely in Africa.

Outline/Advising Guide


First Year


Fall (16 Credit Hours)


Spring (16 Credit Hours)


  • ENGL Credit(s): 3
  • Foreign Language Credit(s): 3
  • S/ Credit(s): 4
  • F/ Credit(s): 3
  • Elective Credit(s): 3

Second Year


Fall (16 Credit Hours)


Spring (13 Credit Hours)


  • N/ Credit(s): 4
  • Foreign Language Credit(s): 3
  • Black Studies elective Credit(s): 3
  • S/ Credit(s): 3

Third Year


Fall (15 Credit Hours)


Spring (15 Credit Hours)


  • Study Abroad Credit(s): 3-15
    or
  • Directed Study Credit(s): 3-15
    or
  • Seminar Credit(s): 3-15

Fourth Year


Fall (15 Credit Hours)


Spring (14 Credit Hours)


Total Credit Hours: 120


Note: There is considerable flexibility in both the order and specific courses. This sample program has been chosen to provide a possible sequence that emphasizes general education classes that are particularly relevant to Black Studies and quickly introduces students to Black Studies classes in a variety of departments.

Note: Where no prerequisites apply, some variation in the order or semester in which courses are taken is possible. Students should consult their academic advisors for additional information.