African American Studies
General
Program Title
African American Studies
Degree Designation
MIN
Award Type
Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
Students who seek a minor in African American studies add a multicultural dimension to their education by examining the African American experience. Your courses will broaden your understanding of issues that confront African Americans and will help you understand, work with and empower diverse communities. Courses provide insight into the histories, contributions, social/cultural developments, intellectual and creative expressions and present circumstances of African Americans in the United States and abroad.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Status
Active
Required GPA for graduation
2.0
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Explain and interpret how continuity and change contribute to contemporary issues facing African Americans.
Outcome
Refine analytical, written, critical thinking and research skills in the study of African Americans.
Outcome
Recognize and distinguish diverse historical settings and examine governmental policies resulting in the current conditions of African Americans.
Outcome
Identify and distinguish various forms of artistic, literary and cultural expressions of African Americans.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8091
Program Code
8091.01