African and African American Studies ,Minor
DIASPORA, Equality, Inequality, Race, Racism, Social Justice, politics
Explore the culture and history of African-descended peoples with a dynamic group of faculty from a wide variety of backgrounds. Students with this minor frequently go into areas such as law, business and medicine.
Students in the minor program in African and African American studies examine the culture, arts, history, politics, economics and current status of African Americans, Africans and the African Diaspora, especially in the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
The goal is to prepare students for lifelong learning, advanced study in a variety of fields, and successful careers and productive public service in an increasingly diverse society.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The African and African American studies minor requires completion of 18 credit hours. At least 12 credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level and a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses.
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| Required core course | ||
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AFR 200 Introduction to Africana Studies
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Elective core course | ||
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AFR 300 Precolonial Africa
(GCSI)
or
AFR 301 Race and Racism in Africa/African Diaspora
or
AFR 302 History of Black Women in America
(HUAD)
or
AFR 305 The Global History of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Electives | ||
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Upper Division
AFR Elective
12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in African and African American studies
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Minor programs allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
Completion of the minor program in African and African American studies provides graduates with knowledge and skills that enable them to bring social justice concerns to a variety of professional careers, including law, education, public service, and human welfare and social work.
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