The Africana Studies (AFRS) major is a multidisciplinary academic major (45 units) designed for students who wish to gain an understanding of the history, psychology, sociology, literature, culture and education of African-Americans and other Africans in the diaspora and the continent. The three specific options within the major enable students to concentrate their efforts on certain aspects of this broad subject. These options are intended to enhance students’ preparation for both graduate school and employment. By carefully selecting General Education courses in consultation with an AFRS advisor, students majoring in AFRS also have the opportunity to complete a second major. For example, a double major in AFRS and Urban Studies and Planning can be completed with the selection of Option I (below) plus the core course requirements in Urban Studies and Planning. Consult an advisor for other possible combinations within the major.

Core Requirements for All Options (21 units)

• AFRS 100 Introduction to Black Studies and Culture (3)
• AFRS 168 Introduction to the African Diaspora (3)
• AFRS 201 Economics of the African-American Community I (3)
• AFRS 220 Psychological Environment of the African-American (3)
• or AFRS 221 Social Environment of the African-American (3)
• AFRS 245 African-American Literature Since 1930 (3)
• or AFRS 252 Popular Culture and the Black World (3)
• AFRS 271 African-American History to 1865 (3)
• AFRS 272 African-American History Since 1865 (3)

• African and African-American Humanities and Cultural Studies
• African-American Urban Education
• African and African-American Social Sciences