Explore Diverse Perspectives and Careers with the African American Studies Minor
The African American Studies Minor critically engages you in interdisciplinary conversations about the social, political, economic, historical, religious, and intellectual experiences of Africans and their descendants throughout the United States. This preparation serves as a solid foundation for graduate-level work in African American Studies, History, Sociology, Political Science, English, International Affairs, Religious Studies, and other academic disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities. In addition to graduate school, Law School or any number of industries, including city and 293 state government, urban and community planning, secondary education, civil service, African American student services at colleges and universities, community relations, and journalism are career fields for graduates.
FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Dr. Christian Pinnen or Dr. Kristi Richard Melancon | pinnen@mc.edu | kmelancon@mc.edu
Requirements
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| HIS 101 | African American Studies Survey | 3 |
| HIS 211 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| HIS 212 | History of the United States II | 3 |
| Nine Hours of Electives |
Majors in History must choose at least 6 hours outside of their major discipline. Majors in English must choose at least 6 hours outside of their major discipline. |
9 |
| HIS 360 | Historical Methods | 3 |
| HIS 460 | Senior Seminar in History | 3 |
| Additional 15 hours of related courses | To be chosen from the remaining 300-400 level History courses (excluding HIS 435 - Social Studies Methods) or from those Political Science courses cross listed for History credit, or from other closely related fields with the approval of the major professor. | 15 |
| Communication Course | Should be chosen in consultation with advisor. | 3 |
| COM 202 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Minor Requirements | A typical minor consists of 18 semester hours; however, some department minors may vary in terms of required semester hours. The minor should be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. | 18 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
