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Minor in African American Studies
African American studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the cultural, historical, economic, and political dimensions and experiences of people of African descent in America, the Caribbean, Africa, and around the world. It introduces students to methodologies for examining the complex dynamics of race, class, gender, and ethnicity in America and enables them to develop critical and analytical approaches to address contemporary issues in African American life and culture.
Degree Requirements (Catalog Year 2008-2009)
See the university catalog for policies governing all minors.
Students pursuing this minor must complete a minimum of 15 credits of related course work with a minimum GPA of 2.00 distributed as follows:
* One required course (3 credits): AFAM 200
* Four elective courses (12 credits) chosen from AFAM 490, 499; DANC
118; ENGL 368, 370, 371, 372; FREN 451, 454; GEOG 325; GOVT 464; HIST
130, 261, 262, 335, 336, 340, 466; SOCI 308, 332
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.
Contact Information
Wendi Manuel-Scott
Director
Robinson Hall B373C, MS 3G1
Fairfax, VA 22030
703.993.3994
wmanuels@gmu.edu
Mika'il Petin
Associate Director
Johnson Center 239C
Fairfax, VA 22030
703.993.4080
mpetin@gmu.edu