Africana Studies

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This an interdisciplinary sequence of courses that enables students to focus on the role African people have played in shaping world civilizations. Pan-African studies offers vital training in methods and research in the social sciences. This training will prepare students for graduate and professional studies as well as careers in the public and private sectors.

Core Requirements (9 semester hours)

GOVT 240 - Black Politics in the United States 3 Credits
GOVT 251 - Africa in World Politics 3 Credits
GOVT 400 - Black Political Thought 3 Credits

Electives (6 semester hours): Choose two from the list below

ENGL 324 - African American Literature I to 1926 3 Credits
ENGL 326 - Literature of the Caribbean 3 Credits
ENGL 213 - Cinema of Africa and the African Diaspora 3 Credits
HIST 360 - Survey of African Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
HIST 361 - Survey of African Civilizations Since 1500 3 Credits
HIST 461 - Imperialism in Africa 3 Credits
HIST 260 - African Diaspora History Thru Film 3 Credits
PHIL 209 - Philosophy and Theory of Black Religion 3 Credits
PHIL 339 - Africana Philosophical Traditions 3 Credits
GEOG 220 - Geography of Africa 2 Credits