BACHELORS OF ARTS DEGREE IN AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
ABOUT THE DEGREE PROGRAM
The new multidisciplinary degree in African American studies, with a Minor in African Studies, is the first program of its kind in the Delmarva region. The course will give students the opportunity to acquire an objective view of Africa and the African Diaspora in the New World. It would expose students to multiple disciplines and adequately prepare them to compete in the global job market that is brought on by the increasing globalization of business and trade.
The program should benefit students from the humanities, social sciences, as well as those headed towards professional studies. It will, also, prepare students for careers in the diplomatic service, Africa related services, state and local government and community-based agencies.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
The main objective of the degree program is to provide students the chance to acquire an objective view of Africa and the African diaspora in the United States, in seeing them gain an understanding of their historical, economic, social and political problems, and how these important issues are depicted in African/African American literature. The aim is to train and educate undergraduate students, and arm them with the necessary knowledge to continue to graduate school or enter the job market where a basic knowledge and understanding of African/African American problems are required. The program will prepare students for graduate work in a number of disciplines: history, sociology, literature, ethnography, social work, political science, and African studies.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEGREE
The program is a four-year multidisciplinary non-teaching degree course leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in African American Studies, with a minor in African Studies. Students majoring in African American Studies must complete 120 credit hours. The minor in African Studies consists of 18 credits selected from 300 and 400 level courses in African Studies, approved by a designated Advisor.
Students in other disciplines could, also, pursue the minor in African American Studies, which consists of 18 credits selected from 300 and 400 level courses, approved by a designated Advisor.
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
| General Education Requirements | 42 Credits | ||
| African American Studies Major Core Courses | 45 Credits | ||
| Credits | |||
| ARTS | 310 | African American Art History | 3 |
| ECON | 304 | The Economics of Black America | 3 |
| ENGL | 327 | African American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 332 | The African Writer | 3 |
| ENGL | 335 | African American Drama in the Modern World | 3 |
| HIST | 333 | African American History I | 3 |
| HIST | 334 | African American History II | 3 |
| HIST | 360 | African History I | 3 |
| HIST | 361 | African History II | 3 |
| MUSI | 109 | introduction to Jazz History | 3 |
| POLI | 342 | Urban Politics | 3 |
| SOCI | 303 | Inequality in America | 3 |
| SOCI | 309 | Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| SOCI | 331 | American Minority Groups | 3 |
| SOCI | 430 | The Black Family | 3 |
Total |
45 | ||
| Supportive Course Requirements | Credits | ||
| HIST | 200 | Introduction to Modern African History | 3 |
| HIST | 420 | Seminar in African American History | 3 |
| HIST | 440 | Seminar in African History | 3 |
| POLI | 350 | Peoples and Politics of Africa | 3 |
| ECON | 402 | The Economics of Development | 3 |
| HIST | 496 | Independent Study of African History | 3 |
| HIST | 497 | Independent Study of African American History | 3 |
| SOWK | 499 | Special Topics: Minority Issues in Social Work Practice | 3 |
Total |
18 | ||
| Free Electives | 15 Credits |
| Total Program Required Credits | 120 |