Minor in African American Studies
The Minor in African American Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to the political, cultural, historical, and social experiences of African Americans in the United States. Research methods drawn from several disciplines enable students to enhance their understanding of African Americans’ unique social circumstances and heritage, and acquire a deeper comprehension of the politics, culture, and history of the nation as a whole.
All students pursuing a Minor in African American Studies must complete 18 semester credit hours, at least 12 hours of which must be at the upper-division level.
6 semester credit hours selected from the following required courses:
AAS 2013 Introduction to African American Studies or AMS 2103 Introduction to African American Studies AAS 4013 Topics in African American Studies
- 3 semester credit hours selected from the following:
AAS 3013 African American Modes of Expression AMS 3343 Studies in Race and Ethnicity ENG 3613 African American Literature POL 1213 Topics in Texas and American Politics: Civil Rights POL 3073 African American Politics POL 3083 Race and Ethnic Politics in the United States SOC 3043 Race and Ethnic Relations
- 9 semester credit hours selected from the following categories (i.e., 3 semester credit hours from categories 1, 2, and 3 below):
- 3 semester credit hours of politics, economy, or geography:
GRG 1023 World Regional Geography (When subtitled: African American and African focus) GRG 3213 Cultural Geography GRG 3513 Urban Geography POL 1213 Topics in Texas and American Politics: Civil Rights POL 3073 African American Politics POL 3083 Race and Ethnic Politics in the United States POL 3203 African American Political Thought POL 3303 Race, Ethnicity and Public Policy POL 3573 Politics of the Contemporary City Other course substitutions require pre-approval of the advisor and program director.
- 3 semester credit hours of history, law, or society:
AMS 3343 Studies in Race and Ethnicity EDU 2103 Social Foundations for Education in a Diverse U.S. Society HIS 3133 Themes in the Social History of the United States HIS 3563 African American History to the Civil War HIS 3573 African American History since the Civil War HIS 3603 Africa in Colonial and Post-Colonial Contexts HIS 3613 African Polities, States, and Empires HIS 3623 History of the Civil Rights Movement LGS 3113 Blacks, Chicanos, and the Law POL 3023 Civil Liberties in American Law and Practice (when subtitled “Focus on the Black Experience” in class schedule) SOC 3043 Race and Ethnic Relations SOC 3383 Sociology of the African American Community Other course substitutions require pre-approval of the advisor and program director.
- 3 semester credit hours of expressive culture (literacy, cultural, and artistic practices):
AAS 3013 African American Modes of Expression AMS 3343 Studies in Race and Ethnicity BBL 2033 Cultures of the Southwest BBL 3403 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in a Pluralistic Society ENG 2383 Multiethnic Literatures of the United States ENG 3613 African American Literature ENG 4713 Topics in African American Literature MUS 2663 History and Styles of Jazz Other course substitutions require pre-approval of the advisor and program director. Students may take the following courses under section C with approval of program director: AAS 4913 Independent Study AAS 4933 Internship in African American Studies
- 3 semester credit hours of politics, economy, or geography:
To declare a Minor in African American Studies, obtain advice, or seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students should consult the College of Education and Human Development Advising and Certification Center.