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Africana Studies

Africana Studies - Minor

The Africana Studies minor introduces students to the experiences and accomplishments of people of African descent, wherever they may be in the world. The minor complements majors that prepare students to work in areas such as education, law, law enforcement, public service, social work, research, foreign service, business and community development.

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Minor in Africana Studies

Kent State University's Minor in Africana Studies provides students with a focused understanding of the histories, cultures, and social contributions of people of African descent worldwide. The program offers an interdisciplinary approach, covering topics such as African and African diasporic history, literature, politics, and cultural expressions. Designed to complement a wide range of majors, the minor equips students with critical perspectives on issues of race, identity, and social justice, enhancing their ability to engage thoughtfully in both academic and professional settings involving African and African American communities.

Program Information for Africana Studies - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand the historical experiences of people of African descent.
  2. Interact with diverse communities and be informed and engaged global citizens.
  3. Relate current political and social issues facing the Africana world to global historical events.
  4. Read, analyze and critically articulate the contemporary socio-economic, political and cultural issues facing people of African descent.
Admissions for Africana Studies - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
AFS 22200INTRODUCTION TO THE AFRICAN ARTS 3
or AFS 33200 ANCIENT AFRICAN CIVILIZATIONS
or AFS 34000 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN WORLD VIEW (DIVG)
AFS 23001BLACK EXPERIENCE I: BEGINNINGS TO 1865 (DIVG) (KHUM) 3
AFS 23002BLACK EXPERIENCE II: 1865 TO PRESENT (DIVD) (KHUM) 3
AFS 35200AFRICAN SOCIAL AND POLITICAL SYSTEMS 3
AFS 37000ORAL AND WRITTEN DISCOURSES IN AFRICANA STUDIES (WIC) 3
AFS 37001THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO AFRICANA STUDIES 3
Africana Studies (AFS) Upper-Division Course (30000 or 40000 level)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
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