Prospective Undergraduate Students
Acceptance and awareness of cultural diversity is not only a moral obligation, but an imperative in succeeding in a global, multicultural marketplace. The Africana Studies Minor is an Interdisciplinary Program designed to give students critical and integrated perspectives on the historical, social, and cultural experiences and contributions of people of Africa and African descent. The minor in Africana Studies brings together a rich network of scholars in multiple disciplines, including Anthropology, English, Film Studies, Hispanic Studies, Performance Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, History, and Sociology.
A background in Africana Studies complements any career field, whether it is business, law, education, engineering, the arts, or medicine. It provides an invaluable foundation in critical thinking, research, writing, and analysis and prepares students of all majors to become engaged global citizens and informed leaders.
Undergraduate Minor Requirements
Students must successfully complete 15 credit hours with a grade of C or better, including:
- 6 hours of upper division (300-400) level courses
- Select 2 of the following courses: AFST 201 (Introduction to Africana Studies), or AFST 302 (Gateway Course to Africana Studies), or AFST 481 (Senior Seminar)
- Select 1 of the following courses: AFST 200-499, or POLS 320, or SOCI 319/SPMT 319
To declare a minor in Africana Studies a student will need to contact Dr. Alain Lawo-Sukam (lawosukam@tamu.edu) and must setup an appointment with the Africana Studies Advisor in the Undergraduate Programs Office. The student may set up an appointment by going to https://tamu.campus.eab.com/home. When selecting a location, please use LA-Undergraduate Programs Office (COKE Building) and for the appointment type, select LA-General Advising. You can include details about your minor interest area in the comments when scheduling. If you experience any difficulty, please call 979.845.5143 to schedule an appointment.
Questions about the Africana Studies minor can be directed to glacadvising@tamu.edu