Note: Due to the creation of the new Ethnic Studies Department, this program is in moratorium and is not accepting new students. Please contact Fairhaven College at Fairhaven.College@wwu.edu with questions. For more information about the new Ethnic Studies Department, contact Ethnic.Studies@wwu.edu.
American Cultural Studies Program, University Interdisciplinary Programs
25 credits (minimum)
Introduction
The program in African American studies provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to the history, culture, and politics of peoples of African descent. In addition, this program offers a closer examination of Black leaders, activists, feminists, writers, artists, and scholars and their contributions to the development of the United States.
Courses range from in-depth studies on specific African American topics to classes on comparative political and cultural issues that give context to the Black experience in America. This minor program can be combined with many major designations.
Why Consider an African American Studies Minor?
The African American Studies Minor is for students wanting an interdisciplinary approach to the history, culture and politics of peoples of African descent. In addition, this program offers a closer examination of Black leaders, activists, feminists, writers, artists and scholars and their contributions to the development of the United States.
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
To declare a minor in African American Studies please submit a Student Academic Declaration and Change Form.
Once you fill out form with your information indicating the appropriate minor, route it to Midori Takagi, program advisor, by inserting her email (mtakagi@wwu.edu) at the bottom of the form and submitting it for approval.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.
