Director: Wayne Glasker, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania
The
program in African American Studies is designed to provide students
with a sound understanding of the black experience nationally and
internationally, while focusing on North America. The interdepartmental
and interdisciplinary features of the program allow for a broad and
varied exposure to black culture, economics, politics, and history from
Africa to the Americas. Each African American Studies major must
take 30 credits in courses approved for the major and choose a
departmental minor; the required departmental minor may not be in
another interdisciplinary or area program. Teacher Preparation may
count as a minor. Thus the program focuses the course of study on
material that prepares students for meaningful careers of their choice
and/or advanced degree training.
Students who wish to major
or minor in African American Studies should consult with the program
director. A grade-point average of 2.0 or better is required in courses
for the major or minor in African American Studies. This program can be
completed only through daytime attendance.
In addition to
the college curriculum requirements, the following requirements must be
met to satisfy the African American Studies major: