The Minor in African American Studies focuses on Black history, sociology, politics, literature, religion, and culture to analyze the African American experience. 

Course Requirements for the Minor

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.

Course List

Course	Title	Units
Foundation
AFAM 170	Introduction to Black/African American Studies	3
MCGS 155	Introduction to Intersectional Ethnic Studies	3
Humanities
Select one of the following:		3
AFAM/HIST 231	African American History
AFAM/MUSC 296	African American Music
AFAM 320	Hip Hop Culture
ENGL 364W	American Ethnic and Regional Literature in Focus (W)
Social Sciences
Select two of the following:		6
AFAM 211	Sport, Power, and African American Athletes
AFAM/SOCI 355	The Sociology of African Americans
AFAM 410	Contemporary Issues in Black/African American Studies
AFAM/POLS 435	Black Political Thought
MCGS 140	Learning from Men of Color in Leadership
MCGS 145	Learning from Women of Color in Leadership
MCGS/SOCI 488	Prison Industrial Complex
Minor Capstone
MCGS 389	Informed Activism and Internship 1	3
MCGS 495W	Senior Seminar in Multicultural and Gender Studies (W)	3
Total Units		21

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Must be taken for three units.