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African-American Studies
The African-American Studies minor is an independent, interdisciplinary academic program. The minor allows students to gain a greater understanding of the experiences of African-American peoples in the United States. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will gain a broader sense of what it means to be an "American" and to live in an ethnically diverse country. Students may obtain a minor in African-American Studies in conjunction with a major in any area of study.
Requirements for African-American Studies Minor:
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| AFAM/P&H 2450 | Introduction to African-American Studies | 3 |
| AFAM 3900 | Senior Seminar: Special Topics | 3 |
| Choose three of the following electives: | 9 |
| AFAM/ENG 2150 | African-American Literature | |
| AFAM/P&H 2330 | African-Americans in the U.S. | |
| AFAM/P&H 2492 | African-American Cinema | |
| AFAM/SOC 2085 | World Cultures: Africa | |
| AFAM/SOC 2670 | Minorities and Majorities | |
| AFAM/SOC 2800 | Race: What's the Difference | |
| AFAM 3450/4100 | Internship or Independent Reading | |
| Total Credits: | 15 |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of a Minor in African American Studies, students will be able to:
- Identify the causes of inequality
- Exemplify change over time through the exploration of distinct historical periods in the Black Experience
- Explain the impact of past discrimination on current conditions in the black community
Contact the Politics and History Department:
Ginny Nelson
Faculty Building, Room 108
617-333-2128
vnelson@curry.edu
