African-American Studies Minor
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 |
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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 | ||
Minorities 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 | ||
African-American Religion | ||
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. |