African and Afro-American Studies - Brandeis University

African and Afro-American Studies from Brandeis University is a Campus Bachelor African American degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Objectives The department welcomes all members of the student body who have an interest in Africa and/or African America. The African and Afro-American Studies major is arranged through consultation with the departmental adviser or another professor. Majors may ask for guidance in the selection of elective courses with related content or approach within their chosen disciplines. Requirements for the Major A. Required of all candidates: nine semester courses from among the AAAS and cross-listed courses below. One of the nine courses must be AAAS 5a (Introduction to African and Afro-American Studies), which should be taken as the first AAAS course, as it provides an introduction to themes and methods of analysis. B. At least one course must be taken in each of the following areas: social science, humanities, and history. C. At least four courses should constitute a field of specialization. Students may elect either (a) four courses in one of the following disciplines: literature, music, history, political science, sociology, and economics or (b) an interdisciplinary focus on Africa or Afro-American affairs. Students must confirm their choice of specialization with the department academic adviser. D. Five of the nine required courses must be from within the department (e.g., from the AAAS courses below). No course with a final grade below C- can count toward the major. E. Candidates for departmental honors must satisfactorily complete AAAS 99d (Senior Research). View more details on Brandeis University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related African American courses.