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African American Studies Minor

Location(s): West Lafayette

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Requirements for the Minor (15 credits)

Required Foundation Courses (9 credits)

A. African American Studies Foundation Courses

AAS 27100 - Introduction To African American Studies Credits: 3.00
AAS 37100 - The African American Experience Credits: 3.00
AAS 37300 - Issues In African American Studies Credits: 3.00

Select from B, C, D, or E (6 credits)

B. Social Science Courses Related to Africa or the African Diaspora

AAS 37000 - Black Women Rising Credits: 3.00 ^
AAS 37500 - The Black Family Credits: 3.00 ^
AAS 37600 - The Black Male Credits: 3.00 ^
AAS 47300 - Blacks In Hollywood Film Credits: 3.00 ^
AAS 47400 - Research Methods In African American Studies Credits: 3.00
AAS 49000 - Directed Readings In African American Studies Credits: 3.00 *^
AAS 49100 - Special Topics In African American Studies Credits: 1.00 to 4.00 *^
POL 32600 - Black Political Participation In America Credits: 3.00
SOC 51400 - Racial And Cultural Minorities Credits: 3.00

C. History Courses Related to Africa or the African Diaspora

AAS 37000 - Black Women Rising Credits: 3.00 ^
AAS 37500 - The Black Family Credits: 3.00 ^
AAS 37600 - The Black Male Credits: 3.00 ^
AAS 39200 - Caribbean History And Culture Credits: 3.00
AAS 47300 - Blacks In Hollywood Film Credits: 3.00 ^
AAS 49000 - Directed Readings In African American Studies Credits: 3.00 *^
AAS 49100 - Special Topics In African American Studies Credits: 1.00 to 4.00 *^
HIST 39600 - African American History To 1877 Credits: 3.00 or
HIST 39800 - African American History Since 1877 Credits: 3.00
HIST 44100 - Africa In The Twentieth Century Credits: 3.00
HIST 46900 - Black Civil Rights Movement Credits: 3.00

D. English Courses Related to Africa or the African Diaspora

AAS 35900 - Black Women Writers Credits: 3.00 or
ENGL 35900 - Black Women Writers Credits: 3.00
AAS 37000 - Black Women Rising Credits: 3.00 ^
AAS 37600 - The Black Male Credits: 3.00 ^
AAS 49000 - Directed Readings In African American Studies Credits: 3.00 *^
AAS 49100 - Special Topics In African American Studies Credits: 1.00 to 4.00 *^
ENGL 25700 - Literature Of Black America Credits: 3.00
ENGL 35800 - Black Drama Credits: 3.00

E. Visual and Performing Arts Courses Related to Africa or the African Diaspora

AAS 27700 - African American Popular Culture Credits: 3.00
AAS 47300 - Blacks In Hollywood Film Credits: 3.00 ^
AAS 49000 - Directed Readings In African American Studies Credits: 3.00 *^
AAS 49100 - Special Topics In African American Studies Credits: 1.00 to 4.00 *^
MUS 37800 - Jazz History Credits: 3.00

Notes

Courses marked with (^) may only be counted in one category
Courses marked with (*) are variable title and/or variable credit courses.
Students must earn a “C-” or better. The P/NP option is not available to complete this minor.
50% of credits for CLA minors must come from Purdue University.

College of Liberal Arts Pass/No Pass Option Policy

P/NP cannot be used to satisfy Liberal Arts Core, Liberal Arts major, minor, or certificate requirements.

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