Bachelor of Africana Studies at North Carolina State University

The Africana Studies minor provides a comparative and interdisciplinary study of the Black experience in Africa and the Americas. Three required courses include an introduction to African Civilizations (AFS 240 African Civilization), Introduction to African American Studies (AFS 241 Introduction to African American Studies), and Introduction to the African Diaspora (AFS 342 Introduction to the African Diaspora). Two elective courses may be selected from a list of designated courses in such disciplines as anthropology, communication, English, history, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology. The minor is designed to bring together students from diverse backgrounds and curricula who share a common interest in the global experience of African people. No courses for the minor may be taken for S/U credit.