Description

The Africana Studies minor provides a comparative and interdisciplinary study of the Black experience in Africa and the Americas. Three required course include an introduction to African Civilizations (AFS 240), Introduction to African American Studies (AFS 241), and Introduction to the African Diaspora (AFS 342). Two elective courses may be selected from a list of designated courses in such disciplines as anthropology, communication,english, history, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology. The minor is designed to bring together students from diverse backgrounds and curricula who share a common interest in the global experience of African people. No courses for the minor may be taken for S/U credit.

Requirements

• Competion of 15 credit hours.
• A minimum grade of 'C' (2.0) or better must be achieved in each course counting towards the minor.
• A maximum of ONE (1) course may be used (double-counted) towards both departmental major requirements and minor requirements.

Required Courses (9 credit hours)

AFS 240 African Civilizations (formerly MDS 240) 
AFS 241 Introduction to African American Studies (formerly MDS 241) 
AFS 342 Introduction to the African Diaspora (formerly MDS 342) 

Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

AFS 240 African Civilizations (formerly MDS 240) 
AFS 241 Introduction to African American Studies (formerly MDS 241) 
AFS/ENG 248 Survey of African American Literature 
AFS/HI 275 History of South and East Africa
AFS/HI 276 History of West Africa
AFS/SOC 305 Race and Ethnic Relations
AFS/COM 340 African American Theater (formerly AFS/COM 243)
AFS 342 Introduction to the African Diaspora (formerly MDS 342) 
AFS 343 African Religions (formerly MDS 343) 
AFS 344 Leadership in the African American Communities (formerly MDS 344) 
AFS/PSY 345 Psychology and the African American Experience
AFS 346 Black Popular Culture (formerly MDS 346) 
AFS/ENG 349 African Literature in English
AFS/HI 372 African American History through 1865
AFS/HI 373 African American History after 1865
AFS/ENG 375 African American Cinema
AFS/PS 409 Black Political Participation in America
AFS 442 Issues in African Diaspora Studies (formerly MDS 442)
AFS/ENG 448 African American Literature
AFS/HI 455 History of the Civil Rights Movement
AFS/HI 475 History of South Africa
AFS/HI 476 Leadership in Modern Africa
AFS/HI 479 Africa (sub-Saharan) in the 20th C.
AFS 491 Study Abroad in Africana Studies (formerly AFS 449)
ANT 330 Peoples and Cultures of Africa 
MUS 351 Music of Africa & the Americas
SW 413 African American Families: History, Tradition, and Community

Admissions and Certification of Minor

Admissions
Students interested in pursuing the African-American Studies minor should consult with Dr. Craig Brookins as listed below.

Certification 
Dr. Smith-McKoy will certify completion of the minor. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program. Paperwork for certification should be completed no later than during the registration period for the student's final semester at NC State.

Contact Person

Date Posted: June 5, 2012
SIS Code: 16ASM