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 |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AFAM 100 | Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| HIST 108 | African History | 3 |
| or HIST 217 | African American History | |
| PSYC 246 | Psychology of the Black Experience | 3 |
| or SOCI 102 | Racial and Ethnic Relations | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits from the list below. | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 250, ENGL 493, RELG 280, or RELG 382 may also be used if topic is relevant. | ||
| AFAM 207 | The Black Woman: An Introductory Course | 3 |
| ARHT 191 | African-American Art | 3 |
| CMST 305 | Race, Ethnicity and Media | 3 |
| CMST 427 | Globalization, Communication and Media | 3 |
| DNCE 145 | Worlds of Dance | 3 |
| DNCE 319 | Black Dance in the United States | 3 |
| ECON 405 | Economic Development of Sub-Saharan Africa | 3 |
| ENGL 238 | Black Writers in the United States: A Survey | 3 |
| ENGL 366 | African Myth and Literature | 3 |
| FSHD 445 | Poverty and Families | 3 |
| HUMN 381 | Africa in Classical Antiquity | 3 |
| HIST 108 | African History | 3 |
| HIST 217 | African American History | 3 |
| JUST 317 | Race and the U.S. Legal System | 3 |
| MGMT 332 | Diversity In Business | 3 |
| MUGN 109 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 |
| MUGN 120 | Rap and Rock as Cultural Phenomena | 3 |
| MUGN 150 | Influence of Afro-American Culture on Music | 3 |
| POLS 204 | Government and Politics of Africa | 3 |
| POLS 312 | Black Politics in the United States | 3 |
| PSYC 246 | Psychology of the Black Experience | 3 |
| RELG 250 | African Religions | 3 |
| RELG 252 | Africana Religions in the Americas | 3 |
| SOCI 102 | Racial and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOCI 311 | Urban Sociology | 3 |