African and African American Studies

Description
The African and African American studies concentration offers an interdisciplinary examination of the many ways in which African and African-descended peoples have created robust lives for themselves and, in turn, contributed to the creation of the modern world. The core undergraduate curriculum examines the culture, arts, history, politics, economics and current status of African Americans, Africans and the African Diaspora everywhere, especially in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. The curriculum combines a research-based understanding of the humanities, social and behavioral sciences and the arts with practical applications (internships, community/civic engagement and research projects) to prepare students for lifelong learning, advanced study in a variety of fields, and successful careers and productive public service in an increasingly diverse society, especially in Arizona.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• A minimum of 9 credit hours in this concentration must be completed at ASU.

 Core 6 Hours

AFR 200 Introduction to Africana Studies, SB, G, H (3) (Required)

Choose additional core course (3 hours) from the following:

AFR 300 Pre-colonial Africa, SB, G, H (3) (Prerequisite(s): AFR 200 (or AFS 200) or minimum 45 hours; Credit is allowed for only AFR 300 (or AFH 300) or ASB 310)

AFR 301 Race and Racism in Africa/African Diaspora, SB, G (3) (Prerequisite(s): AFR 200 (or AFS 200) or minimum 45 hours; Credit is allowed for only AFR 301 (or AFS 301) or JUS 300)

AFR 302 History of Black Women in America, SB, H (3) (Prerequisite(s): AFR 200 (or AFS 200) or WST 100 or WST 300 or minimum 45 hours; Credit is allowed for only AFR 302 (or AFS 302) or HST 335 or WST 302)

AFR 305 The Global History of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, SB, H (3) (Prerequisite(s): AFR 200 (or AFS 200) or HST 109 or minimum 45 hours; Credit is allowed for only AFR 305 (or AFH 305) or HST 326)

Electives 12 hours
At least 9 elective hours must be upper division.
Choose elective courses from the following:

Select from AFR course prefixes.