African American Studies Major, B.A.

Required Courses:

• AAS 1010 - Introduction to African American Studies
• AAS 1130 - Survey of African History
• AAS 2000 - Social Movements and the Black Experience
• AAS 3300 - The Black Community
• AAS 3700 - Psychology of Group Prejudice
• AAS 4850 - Research Seminar in African American Studies

Select one from the following:

• AAS 3310 - African Art
• AAS 3330 - Egyptian Art
• AAS 3240 - African American Literature

Electives*: 18

Total: 39

Note:

*Elective hours in African and African American Studies courses are selected in consultation with the advisor.

African American Studies Major with Elementary Education Licensure

Students with this major will have strength in history with five or six history courses, including three history courses in the major, one or two in the support courses (depending on their choice) and one in General Studies—HIS 1210, American History to 1865, or HIS 1220.  In particular, students will have Colorado history, a course that is pertinent to the African American Studies major and to elementary school teachers.  Students will also have strength in literacy with seven English courses, two English courses in the major, two required as support courses, and three in General Studies.

The courses required for the major are listed below.  To see the complete list of required licensure and General Studies courses, visit Elementary Education Licensure