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Multidisciplinary in scope, African American Studies offers a selection of courses in English, history, geography, political science, sociology, philosophy, religion, and language. By completing 21 hours of course work students can earn a minor in African American Studies. A minor in African American Studies offers a cultural, historical, and literary base that can strengthen any major in the Humanities or the Social Sciences.

African American Studies list three required courses: AAS 200, AAS 400 and AAS 401. Each course offers an "Afrocentric" interpretation of black life in America that reveals the complex realities of race, class, and gender issues.

• AAS 200: Introduction to African American Studies. An interdisciplinary course which establishes the intellectual context for an examination of the African American experience; it also introduces students to the various approaches scholars use to analyze that experience. This course employs a topical framework which permits focus on issues reflecting the diversity and richness of the African American experience across geographic boundaries.
  
  
• AAS 400: Special Topics in African American Studies. Detailed investigation of a particular topic in African American Studies, with emphasis both on content and existing research. Topics will vary from semester to semester and are announced the preceding semester. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits when identified by a different subtitle. Prereq: twelve hours of African American studies minor courses, including AAS 200.
  
  
• AAS 401: Independent Readings and Research. For African American Studies minors. The student pursues a course of reading and research under the guidance of a staff member, completes a major research project, and takes an examination. A written contract defining the area of study is negotiated between student and instructor at the beginning of the course. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: African American Studies minor, 12 hours of AAS minor courses including AAS 200.

Undergraduate Courses (21 Credits Required)
Graduate Courses