Africana Studies Program (BA) (Currently in Moratorium)

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The Africana Studies General (BA) program as well as the Honors program have been placed on moratorium status and are not currently accepting new students. Students who have already declared this major will be allowed to complete their program

Africana Studies (AFA) Information

The Africana Studies program at the University of Michigan-Flint prepares students for the ever-demanding need to engage and function in a diverse society. It is a multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary field of study that provides a well-rounded education in the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences. A degree in Africana Studies will deepen students’ knowledge of Africa and the African Diaspora.

Requirements

Thirty-three credits, as follows:

A. Core Courses (6 credits)

Two from:

B. Electives (24 credits)

At least eight courses from the following groups, as indicated.

Humanities and Fine Arts (9-15 credits)

At least three courses, including at least two at the 300 level or higher, from:

AFA 203 - Origins of Modern Racism (3)
AFA 204 - Dance in World Cultures (3)
AFA 205 - African Religions and Philosophy (3)
AFA 207 - Modern African Drama and Poetry (3)
AFA 208 - Multicultural Drama (3)
AFA 215 - African American Literature (3)
AFA 239 - Drama of the Harlem Renaissance (3)
AFA 242 - Contemporary Black Theatre in America (3)
AFA 313 - African-American Music (3)
AFA 325 - History of African Art (3)
AFA 480 - Africa in 20th Century Anglophone World Literature (3)

Social Sciences and Education (9-15 credits)

At least three courses, including at least three at the 300 level or higher, from:

C. Capstone/Senior Seminar (3 credits)

AFA 490 - Seminar in Africana Studies (3)

D. Honors Requirements

Required of Honors Program students only:

E. Additional Requirements

All requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Bachelor of Arts degree, including General Education requirements and additional BA distribution requirements , and all University of Michigan-Flint graduation requirements . For Africana Studies majors, a foreign language related to the African experience is preferred. The following are particularly recommended: Amharic, Arabic, French, German, Hausa, Oromo, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Yoruba, or other appropriate languages when offered. (This requirement can be met through transfer credits and/or test results from other schools).

Minimum Credits for the Degree: 120 credits

Honors Program

All bachelor-degree-seeking students with GPAs of 3.5 or higher are eligible to apply to the University of Michigan-Flint Honors Program. Please contact the Honors Program Manager or the Honors Program Director for further information.