Black Studies, B.A.

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Minimum hours required for the degree: 120

Minimum hours required for the major: 36

Admission to the major: Good academic standing.

For information: Contact the Black Studies Program (216) 687-3655, www.csuohio.edu/class/blackstudies

Major-Field Requirements

Required Courses: Black Studies majors are required to complete a minimum of 36 credit hours. The hours must include core hours in each section below (A1 through C3) and Capstone I and Capstone II in section D. A minimum of 24 credit hours must be completed at the 300-400 course level. See website or call the Black Studies Program for the complete listing of courses.

Black Studies Major Curriculum

Core Course Requirements, Sections A, B, C, and D: See course selection below

Section A

A1. Required Courses - Three Courses

A2. African Diaspora Social Thought - Choose One Course

A3. African Diaspora Religions - Choose One Course

Section B

B1. History and Cultures of Africa - Choose One Course

B2. The African Diaspora - Choose One Course

B3. African-American History and Culture - Choose One Course

Section C - Choose two courses from any combination of C1, C2, or C3.

C1. Arts and English

C2. African Politics and Economics

C3. Language and Communication

Section D

D1. Capstone I

BST 402 - Capstone I

D2. Capstone II

BST 403 - Capstone II

Note(s):

All majors must take Capstone I and Capstone II. No substitutions are permitted. Senior Capstone Project options: Research project, travel abroad, or thesis paper. The project is to be developed in Capstone I and implemented in Capstone II.

Language Requirement – Spanish, French, or available existing Diaspora languages.

*When topic is related to the history of Diaspora peoples/nations/regions.