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African American Studies Minor


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Phone: 843.953.0675
Kameelah L. Martin, Director

As an interdisciplinary minor focused on the study of the African American experience, African American Studies aims to provide students an understanding of the history and culture of African Americans and to introduce students to the diversity of African American experiences in a variety of disciplines. Students who minor in African American Studies can acquire careers in the field as teachers, in community development, in social service agencies and in public administration. Students who minor in African American Studies also gain excellent preparation for graduate and professional school.

Minor Requirements


Credit Hours: 18

In addition to completing the requirements for this minor, students must also complete the minor requirements specified in the Academic Regulations  section of this catalog.

Nine credit hours selected from the following:


Select 9 additional elective credit hours from any AAST 200-level course or above, or the following:

Special Topics courses


Note: The following Special Topics courses may also be taken for elective credit when they have sufficient content relevant to the minor, as certified by the instructor and the director of African American Studies:

Notes:


  • No more than 9 credit hours of AAST 290  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 6 credit hours of AAST 400  may be applied towards the program requirements.

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