Black Studies
The Minor
Black studies is an exploration of the American and/or global experience of black people and of race as a historical category and construct.
The minor requires 20 credits. At least three of the courses must come from two or more departments outside the student’s major field. At least two of the courses must be 300 level or higher. One history course is required as well as INTDS 210 (Introduction to Black Studies).
The minor is coordinated by professors Laura Quinn and Aisha Lockridge in the English department and administered by a committee consisting of Professors Quinn and Lockridge, Ian Binnington, Bill Bywater, Franklin Forts, Calion Lockridge, David Miller, and Ben Slote.
Self-designed majors/minors can be arranged with the coordinators.
“The Black Studies minor provided an opportunity to learn about African and African-American culture from multiple points of view. The courses exposed me to more than just history and literature, but philosophy and politics as well.”
—Dravon Sligh ’07
