African American Studies Minor

Ebone Amos, MFA
Assistant Professor of African American Studies and Dance
Location: Harned Hall, 222
Phone: (931) 221-7891
Website: https://www.apsu.edu/coal/african-american-studies.php

The minor in African American Studies offers students an African-centered, Pan-Africanist, interdisciplinary course of study which enhances their majors. Minors can study abroad in Africa and receive practical skills in community-based work/volunteer assignments. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in the activities of the African American Cultural Center.

Required Courses

Lower Division Courses

AAST 2200 - Introduction African American Studies 3

Total Hours 3

Upper Division Courses

DIVR 4020 - Capstone Seminar in Social Justice 3
ENGL 340G - Critical Studies: African American Literature 3
Women Studies - any three (3) credit course with approval of AAST Coordinator

NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses from a variety of disciplines to ensure a broad spectrum of learning and to seek advisement from the African American Studies Coordinator.

African American Studies Minor

Required Courses

Lower Division Courses

Total Hours 3

Upper Division Courses

Total Hours 9

Electives

Total Hours 6

Total Hours 18