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DEGREES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies ADVISING College of Ethnic
Studies Advising Web Page AFRICANA STUDIES Department Chair - Dorthy Tsuruta, Ph. D.The Africana Studies Department at The premise of Africana Studies is that self knowledge is the key to all knowledge. By offering students a balanced and well-minded curriculum, the Department seeks to develop self knowledge and critical thinking skills that will help them to serve as agents of awareness and change in their communities. Students taking Africana Studies classes have the option to major in Africana Studies and/or to complete a double major. In addition, students can minor in Africana Studies, or take Africana Studies as electives or to meet GE requirements. Whatever option a student selects, Africana Studies courses will prove helpful in pursuing a specific professional career. For example, students who are interested in pursuing a career in business will find courses in Black History, Black Psychology and Black Economics helpful because these courses provide the student with a perspective and understanding of culture, history, psychology and economic characteristics of Black people, that cannot be attained in other departments within the University. More importantly, the Africana Studies curricular program is designed to serve the needs of the Black community. Africana Studies courses stress using academic skills to further advance community empowerment and change. Students enrolled in the Africana Studies program are encouraged to view the Black community as a classroom where lessons can be learned and taught. Finally, the Africana Studies program at CAREER ALTERNATIVES Regarding the prospect of majoring in Africana Studies, one of the most
commonly asked questions is: What can I do with a major in Africana Studies?
The answer is: the same thing you can do with any liberal arts or science
major (English, Foreign Languages, History, Chemistry) and much more. A
concentration in Africana Studies provides the foundation through which you
can guide your personal and professional ambitions. The Africana Studies
perspective also assists the student in understanding the compartmentalized
and often disconnected areas of focus within Western education. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN AFRICANA STUDIES All students majoring in Africana Studies will be required to complete a program consisting of core courses and electives with concentrations in the areas of the Humanities and Behavioral and Social Sciences. The objectives of the Africana Studies curriculum include developing the skills to apply logical, artistic and scientific principles to the study of culture from the context of an African World view. Required Core Courses AFRS 101 Introduction to Africana
Studies (3) TOTAL.......................................................................................27
units Black Humanities Concentration AFRS 221 Afro-American Music A
20th Century Survey (3) Black Behavioral and Social Science Concentration AFRS 111 Black Cultures and
Personalities (3) Electives upon advisement from Africana Studies or related areas ...................6 Total Units for Major .......45 MINOR PROGRAM IN AFRICANA STUDIES The Africana Studies Minor is available for students desiring a program of study which is coherent but not as extensive as the Bachelor of Arts degree program. The Minor consists of a planned combination of core courses selected to focus on African perspectives experiences and expressions Required Courses AFRS 101 Introduction to Africana
Studies (3) Total Units for Minor ..............................24 We hope this information will be helpful. Official requirements of all majors and programs are published in the University Bulletin . SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Africana Studies: (415) 338-2352 |