African Studies Minor

Hours: 15 credits, all completed with minimum grades of C

A minor in African studies can be taken in conjunction with a department or interdisciplinary major leading to the bachelor’s degree in the colleges ofAgricultural and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, Journalism and Communications, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. The faculty is composed of more than 100 members campuswide who teach courses with African content.

The minor provides a solid foundation for careers in teaching, research and other professional work for which knowledge of Africa is essential. In addition to the tracks listed below, it is possible to complete a minor by taking courses from several of these concentrations.

Requirements and specific courses acceptable for each track are available from the Center for African Studies. At least three courses (none can be individual work) of no fewer than three credits each must be at the 3000 level or above. Of the total credits, no more than three may be individual work. Students must complete a minimum of 6 credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.

Select from one of these tracks (15 credits)

• African Languages and Literatures
• African Visual and Performing Arts
• African Humanities and Social Sciences
• African Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources

Study Abroad

The center offers a semester or academic-year program at both the University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and the University of Botswana.

Please consult the undergraduate coordinator, 427 Grinter Hall, 352-392-2183, for additional information.