African & African American Studies Minor

Program Requirements

• Total Units Required: 16
• Minimum Grade Requirement: The minimum grade required for coursework to count toward the minor is a C– or higher. Students may apply a maximum of 6 credits to their minor that are earned through study abroad and/or transfer credits.

Required Courses (4 Credits)

Students must complete the following 4 units:

Elective Courses (12 Credits)

In addition to the two required courses (totaling 4 credits), students must complete a minimum of 12 elective credits in AFAS. At least 9 of these credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective courses should be selected in consultation with an AFAS academic advisor to ensure coherence within the minor and alignment with the student's academic interests, intellectual development, and postgraduation goals. 

Experiential Learning: Beyond The Classroom 

Co-Curricular Opportunities for Minors

Experiential learning is a cornerstone of the AFAS curriculum. AFAS minors extend their education beyond the classroom through faculty-led research projects and labs, independent research, community-based internships, and serving as undergraduate teaching assistants. Students also engage in a wide range of department-sponsored programs, including keynote lectures, panel discussions, field trips, cultural events and performances, the Annual African Film Festival, and exhibitions that deepen their understanding of the Black experience globally. In addition, guest scholars, artists, and practitioners regularly visit AFAS courses, allowing students to engage directly with leading voices in the field. Together, these hands-on experiences foster intellectual growth, critical inquiry, and meaningful connections between academic study and the broader world.