Course Requirements for the Minor

Requirements for the minor are as follows:

• One African Studies Elective
• One African American Studies Elective
• Four African, African American, or African Diaspora Free Electives

Check Student Planning for courses which count toward the minor.  In addition, the following can count toward the AAAS minor with prior approval from the program director:

• Service-learning courses which entail working with African American or African diaspora populations in the greater Baltimore area.
• Internship courses offered through a student's major. (Up to two internships may count toward graduation requirements. See the Internship Policy for more information.)
• Courses offered through the Baltimore Student Exchange Program at other area colleges and universities.

Portfolio Requirements for the Minor

A portfolio of representative work in the minor, submitted to the program director in the final year, is required.  Students are required to work with the program director to compile and submit the selection of representative work from various AAAS approved courses.  To complete the portfolio requirement, students must register and complete SC 492: African and African American Studies Portfolio.