African Studies

A minor in African studies provides a solid foundation for careers in teaching, research and other professional work for which knowledge of Africa is essential. The faculty is composed of more than 100 members campus-wide who teach courses with African content.

Overview

Students can choose to complete a general concentration or select one of these tracks:

• Track One: Languages and Linguistics
• Track Two: Arts and Literatures
• Track Three: Culture, History and Politics
• Track Four: Environment, Resources and Development
  

The Center for African Studies offers semester and academic-year programs at the University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Makerere University (Uganda).

The list of approved Africa-related electives can be found on the Center for African Studies website.

Requirements, General Concentration

• Students seeking to apply UF study abroad credit toward the minor must complete one three-credit minor course in residence at UF.
• Transfer students must complete at least two three-credit minor courses in residence at UF.
• No more than three credits of 4905 coursework (Individual Work) can be used toward the minor and none of the credits can apply to the 3000-level or above elective requirement.
• Students must complete a minimum of six credits exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.

Required Courses

Related African Studies Programs

• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Africa
• Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literatures, African Languages