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Africana and American Indian Studies Program
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
The African American Studies major offers studies in the social sciences, humanities, education, community studies, the arts, and other areas as they relate to the African American experience and the African diaspora. The major provides an epistemological basis for the theoretical, social, political, and cultural reality of African peoples.
Double B.A. Major in African American Studies
A double B.A. major in African American Studies consists of 36 units of AAIS courses, 18 of which must be upper division. However, up to 12 units (6 upper-division units) may be double counted. Students are strongly encouraged to see an Africana and American Indian Studies academic adviser for assistance in planning the major to see an Africana and American Indian Studies academic adviser for assistance in planning the major.
African American Studies Major
Major requirements (36 units)
Lower-division requirements (9 units)
AAIS 1, 10, SOC 25 or PLSI 90
Upper-division requirements (18 units)
AAIS 137, 144, 146, 148, 178, 189
Approved African American electives (9 units)
Consult your academic adviser for approval.
General Education requirements (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (33-36 units)*
(See Degree Requirements); it is recommended
that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.
Total units (120)
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* This total indicates that AAIS 1 in G.E. Breadth D3 also may be applied
to the African American studies major.
Advising Note
No General Education Integration or Multicultural/International course
offered by the Africana and American Indian Studies Program may be used
to satisfy the General Education requirements for African American Studies
majors.
For students interested in the general dimensions of the African American experience, the following courses are recommended:
- AAIS 27, 36, 38, 135, 137, 140, 145
- For students interested in the following careers, the following courses
are recommended:
Education: AAIS 38, 42, 124, 130T, 135
Performing Arts: AAIS 21, 24, 27, 35, 121, 130T, 144, 189
Business: AAIS 38, 130T, 135, 136, 189, 190
Preprofessional (nursing, criminology, prelaw, etc.): AAIS 56, 130T, 135, 142, 144, 146, 189, 190
Writing: AAIS 15, 25, 127, 190
Social Sciences: AAIS 27, 38, 135, 140, 178, 189
African American Studies Minor
AAIS 1 and 189 (6 units)
Approved African American Studies career-oriented courses (upper-division)
(9 units)
Approved African American Studies electives (6 units)
Total (21 units)
Note: For students interested in the general dimensions of the African
American experience, the following courses are recommended:
- AAIS 27, 36, 38, 135, 137, 140, 145
For students interested in the following careers, the following courses are recommended:
- Education: AAIS 38, 42, 110, 124, 130T, 135
- Performing Arts: AAIS 21, 24, 27, 35, 121, 130T, 144, 189
- Business: AAIS 38, 130T, 135, 136, 189, 190
- Preprofessional (nursing, criminology, prelaw, etc.): AAIS 56, 130T, 135, 142, 144, 146, 189, 190
- Writing: AAIS 15, 25, 127, 190
- Social Sciences: AAIS 27, 38, 135, 140, 178, 189
American Indian Studies Minor
The American Indian Studies Minor is designed to foster culturally appropriate knowledge and skills for those who may work for federal and/or state agencies having American Indian Constituents, and/or tribes, tribal health centers, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, or national Indian organizations.
AAIS 5, 50, 60T (choose one) (3 units)
AAIS 100, 101, 103, 160, 170 (choose four) (12 units)
Electives (choose two)
EHD 109; ANTH 105W, 130; ART 170 (6 units)
Total (21 units)
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It is anticipated that AAIS 100 may be used for the American Indian
Studies Minor and to satisfy General Education requirements.
Ethnic Studies Minor
The Minor in Ethnic Studies consists of 21 units, of which 9 must be
upper division.
AAIS 1 and 189 (6 units)
Approved electives in one of the areas listed below (9 units)
(Asian American Studies, African American Studies, Chicano and Latin American
Studies, and American Indian Studies)
Approved Asian American Studies, African American Studies, Chicano and Latin
American Studies, and American Indian Studies electives from one of the
areas not used above (6 units)
Total (21 units)
A student intending to pursue the Minor in Ethnic Studies should see the
coordinator for assignment to a faculty adviser who assists the student
in planning his or her program.
Asian American Studies Minor
(See Asian American Studies in Courses and Programs section.)
Note: The minors also require a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units
in residence.
Ethnic
Studies Courses