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for California State University, Fresno.
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for California State University, Fresno.
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 will provide an epistemological basis for the theoretical, social, political, and cultural reality of African peoples.
Students are strongly encouraged to pursue a dual major and can take African American Studies either as a primary or secondary major. Students are required to see an African American Studies academic adviser for assistance in planning the major.
Major requirements (36 units)
Lower-division requirements (9 units)
ETH S 1, AF AM 10, SOC 25 or PL SI 90
Upper-division requirements (18 units)
AF AM 137, 144, 146, 148, 178; ETH S 189
Approved African American electives (9 units)
Consult your academic adviser for approval.
General Education (51 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (37 units)
It is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second
major or minor.
Total requirements (124 units)
* The B.A. in African American Studies is pending approval.
The Minor in Ethnic Studies consists of 21 units, of which 9 must be
upper division.
ETH S 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.
ETH S 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:
For students interested in the following careers, the following courses are recommended:
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.
A I S 5, 50, 60T (choose one) (3 units)
A I S 100, 101, 103, 160, 170 12 (choose four) (12 units)
Electives (choose two)
EHD 109; AF AM, A I S, CLS, ASAM 195; ANTH 105W, 130; ART 170 (6 units)
Total (21 units)
Note: It is anticipated that A I S 100 may be used for the American Indian Studies Minor and to satisfy General Education requirements.
(See Asian American Studies in Courses and Programs section.)
