School of Social Science and Human Services
Africana Studies
Recommended Four-Year Plan (Fall 2014)
The recommended four-year plan is designed to provide a blueprint for students to complete their degrees within four years. These
plans are the recommended sequences of courses. Students must meet with their Major Advisor to develop a more individualized
plan to complete their degree. This plan assumes that no developmental courses are required. If developmental courses are
needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which are not listed in the plan.
NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2014-2015 academic year.
First Year
Fall Semester
Gen Ed: INTD 101-First Year Seminar
Gen Ed: CRWT 102-Critical Reading & Writing
II
Gen Ed: Topics in Arts & Humanities
Gen Ed: Mathematics
Total:
HRS
4
4

Spring Semester
Gen Ed/School Core: SOSC 101-Social Issues
Gen Ed/International Issues: ENST 209-World
Sustainability
Gen Ed: AIID 201-Readings in Humanities
4
Elective/Minor
4
16
Total:
HRS
4
4

4
4
16
Second Year
Fall Semester
AFST 202-Introduction to African Studies WI
HIST 221-African American History I
LITR 235-African American Literature
Elective/Minor
Total:
HRS
4
4

Spring Semester
Elective
School Core: SOSC 235-History of Social
Thought
Gen Ed: Science w/ Experiential
HIST 222-African American History II
4
4
16
Total:
HRS
4
4

4
4
16
Third Year
Fall Semester
Elective/Minor
AFST Elective
Gen Ed: History
AFST Elective WI Choice
Total:
HRS
4

Spring Semester
AFST 308-African American Social &
Political Thought WI
Co-Op or Internship
AFST Elective
AFST Elective
4
4
4
16
Total:
HRS
4

4
4
4
16
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Elective/Minor
Elective/Minor
AFST Elective
Elective
Total:
HRS
4
4
4
4
16

Spring Semester
AFST 490-Topics:Africana Studies
Elective
Elective
Elective
Total:
Total Credits Required: 128 credits
GPA: 2.0
Note: Student must complete 5 courses of elective credit within the Africana Studies Major
HRS
4
4
4
4
16

3 WI courses needed, please consult with your faculty Advisor.