The undergraduate minor in African-American studies is an interdisciplinary academic program designed to be complementary to any of the undergraduate majors of Montclair State. The African-American and African syntheses within the context of African, American and European culture are presented with their transcultural, interethnic and intellectual traditions-providing an appreciation of the heritage, arts, sciences and values on non-European and non-Euro-American groups. The African-American Studies program will also provide for Black students a greater knowledge of self, self-respect and self-esteem. African-American Studies for other students will build knowledge and awareness of African-American history, African-American culture and African-American people. Students who are interested in completing the requirements of the minor are urged to consult with the director about their programs.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AFAM 100 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| HIST 108 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
| or HIST 217 | History of Black Americans | |
| PSYC 246 | Psychology of the Black Experience | 3 |
| or SOCI 102 | Racial and Ethnic Relations | |
| Select 9 credits from the following: 1 | 9 | |
| The Black Woman: An Introductory Course | ||
| Peoples of Africa | ||
| African-American Art | ||
| African Art: Sub-Saharan | ||
| World Dance | ||
| Geography of Sub-Sahara Africa | ||
| Economic Development of Sub-Saharan Africa | ||
| Black Writers in the United States: A Survey | ||
| African Myth and Literature | ||
| Poverty and Families | ||
| Africa in Classical Antiquity | ||
| Introduction to African Civilization | ||
| History of Black Americans | ||
| Diversity In Business | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Rap and Rock as Cultural Phenomena | ||
| Influence of Afro-American Culture on Music | ||
| Government and Politics of Africa | ||
| Black Politics in America | ||
| Psychology of the Black Experience | ||
| African Religions | ||
| Africana Religions in the Americas | ||
| Racial and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Black Family | ||
| Urban Sociology | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| 1 | ECON 250, ENGL 493, RELG 280 & RELG 382 may also be used if the topic is relevant. |