African and African Diaspora Studies Major Requirements
All majors must be accepted by the department, and their programs must be arranged with a departmental advisor. To be retained as majors, students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better in African and African Diaspora courses attempted at UWM. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA in all major courses attempted, including any transfer work. A total of 30 credits is required to complete the major; 15 credits at the 300 level or above must be taken in residence at UWM.
Code | Title | Credits |
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African and African Diaspora Studies Requirements | ||
AFRIC 215 | Introduction to Black Social and Cultural Traditions | 3 |
AFRIC 220 | Introduction to Statistics in African and African Diaspora Studies 1 | 3 |
AFRIC 228 | Introduction to Black Political Economy | 3 |
AFRIC 301 | Research Methods in African & African Diaspora Studies 2 | 3 |
Select 18 elective credits in African and African Diaspora Studies. At least 12 credits must be at the 300-level or higher. One course must fulfill the Research Requirement (see below). No more than 6 credits may be at the 100-level. 3 | 18 | |
Courses that fulfill the Research Requirement | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
Urban Violence | ||
African American Urban History | ||
Black Cultures in Latin America and the Caribbean | ||
Black Workers in the 21st Century | ||
Economic Problems of Black Business | ||
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa | ||
Black Politics and City Government | ||
Global Black Social Movements | ||
Extended Families in Black Societies | ||
African-American Literary Movements: The Harlem Renaissance | ||
The Black Woman in America, Africa, and the Caribbean | ||
Race, Class, and Gender in Latin America and the Caribbean | ||
Independent Study 4 | ||
Total Credits | 30 |
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With departmental approval, the statistics requirement may be satisfied with another statistics course.
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With departmental approval, the research methods requirement may be satisfied with another methods course.
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AFRIC 100 is highly recommended. Though not required, 100-level courses prepare students for higher-level African and African Diaspora courses. No more than 6 credits of 100-level courses can count toward the major.
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With departmental approval, students can complete 3 credits in AFRIC 699 that involves completion of a research experience designed according to departmental standards.