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Africana and American Indian Studies Program
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
The Africana Studies major offers courses in the social sciences, humanities, and the arts as they relate to the experiences of peoples of African descent. The major provides an epistemological basis for the understanding of the social, political, and cultural reality of Africans, African Americans, and other African peoples in the Diaspora.
Double B.A. Major in Africana Studies
A double B.A. major in Africana Studies consists of 33 units of AAIS courses, 15 of which must be upper division. However, up to 9 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.
Africana Studies Major
Major requirements (33 units)
Lower-division requirements (12 units)
AAIS 10, 15, 27 or 36; SOC 25 or PLSI 90
Upper-division requirements (15 units)
AAIS 137, 104W, 144, 150 or 164, 189 (3 units)
Approved Africana and American Indian electives (6 units)
Consult your academic adviser for approval.
General Education requirements (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (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 Africana 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 Africana Studies majors.
Africana Studies Minor
Lower-division requirements (6 units)
AAIS 10, 27, 36
Upper-division requirements (6 units)
AAIS 137, 144
Approved Africana and American Indian Studies electives (6 units)
Total (18 units)
Note: For students interested in the general dimensions of the Africana
experience, the following courses are recommended:
- AAIS 10, 27, 36, 38, 135, 137, 140, 145, 150, 154
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 25, 104W, 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.
Lower-division requirements (6 units)
AAIS 5, 50
Upper-division requirements (6 units)
AAIS 103, 170
Approved Africana and American Indian Studies electives (6 units)
Total (18 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
Lower-division requirements (6 units)
AAIS 1, 42
Upper-division requirements (6 units)
AAIS 104W, 144
Approved electives (6 units)
Select electives from two of the following areas listed or by departmental
approval: Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies,
Asian Studies, and Chicano and Latin American Studies
Total (18 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.
Certificate in Racial Understanding
The Africana and American Indian Studies Program and the Department of Social Work Education jointly offer the Certificate of Special Study in Racial Understanding. This 12-unit program consists of three required courses and one related interdisciplinary elective. The certificate is designed to prepare students and practicing professionals to develop knowledge and skills necessary to understand racial difference and underlying racism and manage conflict resulting from it. The special study seeks to promote racial awareness and racial harmony, diversity competency, and cultural understanding in our multiracial and multicultural society.
Upper-division requirements (9 units)
AAIS 104W, 144; SWRK 136
Electives (3 units)
Select one of the following courses: AAIS 137 (same as WS 137); AAIS 189;
ANTH 120; CI 140; CLS 170; CRIM 175, 176; PAX 120; SOC 111; SSCI 180; SWRK
137; WS 120
Total (12 units)
In addition, three units of field experience may be available from the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Train-the-Trainer seminar offered through the Women's Resource Center.
Advising Notes
- Open to all students.
- 2. Coursework must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.5.
Africana
and American Indian Studies Courses