Black Studies Concentration

Black Studies is the interdisciplinary study and research of the history, culture, religion, and arts of Black people around the World. This concentration develops students’ awareness of political and sociological issues related to Black experiences from their historical beginnings to popular culture and beyond. Students taking courses in the Concentration will gain a greater understanding of the experiences and contributions of peoples of African descent around the world, as they fight against intolerance and enrich their environments. Students may obtain a concentration in Black Studies in conjunction with a major in any area of study. Five courses (15 credits) must be taken by students in order to have “Black Studies Concentration” added to their transcript. Courses may be taken as part of the cognate requirement (with permission of the chairperson of the major) or as part of the general-education requirements.

A.  Two courses in Black Studies from among the following:

1. HIST 265 - (CH, D) Afri Amer History to 1865  
2. T/RS 271 - (P, D) Black Women & Spirituality  
3. PSYC 242 - (S, D) Psychology of Racism  

B. Three electives from among the following (note this list is subject to change):

1. T/RS 270 - (P, D) The Civil Rights Movement  
2. HIST 272 - (CH, D) Black American Superheroes  
3. HIST 365 - (CH, D) Black on Screen to 1989  
4. HIST 216 - (CH, D) Race in American History  
5. T/RS 295 - (P, D) Christianity in Africa  
6. ENLT 375 - (CL, D, EPW) The Works of Toni Morrison  
7. ENLT 255 - (EPW, CL, D) African American Literature  
8. ENLT 260 - (CL, D, EPW) Women of Color: Literature & Theory  
9. 1st Yr. Seminar: ENLT 137X - (FYS, CL, D) Race & Social Justice  
10. ARTH 212 - (EPW, CA, D) African American Art  
11. LIT 222E/F - (D, CL, EPW) Black Italy: Afro-Italian Identities  
12. PSYC 364 - (D) Psychology of Diversity