African-American Studies

Ethnic Studies

For students with a major or minor in intercultural studies, a focus in African-American studies offers the opportunity to learn about the history, characteristics, culture, contributions, social status and needs of African-Americans. The course of study provides an examination of the similarities and differences among African-Americans, other minority groups and the dominant majority.

For the major in intercultural studies with a focus in African-American studies, choose three of the following in addition to the rest of the major requirements. For a minor in intercultural studies, select two of the following in addition to the standard requirements for the minor.

• SOC 213/313 African Americans Through Film (odd years January)
• REL 346 African American Religious Traditions
• ICS 390 Special Topics
• ICS 395 Civil Rights Movements: U.S. and South Africa
• ICS 492 Independent Study
• Independent Study with department faculty
• Distance learning or transfer course
• Study abroad, Chicago Semester or other off-campus study
  (As appropriate and approved by the ICS department chair)

NOTE:

• No more than two courses from one department except ICS can be used.
• No more than two courses for the minor or four courses for the major can be used for other major or minor requirements.