African American Studies BA

Students are encouraged to engage in a culminating activity, such as an internship, independent study, honors thesis, service learning course, Center for American Politics and Public Policy program, University of California Center Sacramento program, Education Abroad Program, or other African American studies-related project or performance course.

College:
College of Letters and Science

Department:
African American Studies

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Arts

Preparation for the Major

Complete two courses and one elective as follows:

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Elective

Select one course from:

Select 1 from 6 options:

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The Major

Complete 11 upper-division courses as follows:

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Areas of Concentration

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Additional Upper-Division Electives

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Senior Capstone Seminar

Take the following course:

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Honors Program

For more information, contact the undergraduate adviser in the department.

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Honors Option

African American Studies majors with grade-point averages of 3.5 or better are eligible for the honors option that requires the completion of a senior thesis under the guidance of an African American Studies faculty member.

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Thesis Courses

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Students must take three-quarter African American Studies 198A, 198B, 198C (independent study courses) with an approved professor who oversees the thesis requirement.