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Black Studies Minor


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The Black Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program administered by the office of the Black Studies Program. The minor in Black Studies is granted by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The majority of courses are offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences but Black Studies courses are also offered in other colleges. See the website or call the Black Studies Program for the complete listing of courses.

The scope of the Black Studies courses encompasses the study of the history, geography, experiences, contribution, and lifestyles of peoples of African descent. It also covers the myriad aspects and manifestations of the arts and cultures of African peoples on the continent of Africa, and persons of African descent in the United States of America, and in other areas of the African Diaspora.

Students majoring in any discipline may pursue a minor in Black Studies. Upon graduation, students of Black Studies are welcomed into a variety of occupations and graduate and professional schools. Based on data collected by the National Council of Black Studies, Black Studies graduates do particularly well in social service areas, sales, and media communications. There is evidence that students in Black Studies receive substantive aid in their preparation for advanced graduate studies in law, education, social work, public administration, international affairs, social policy analysis, and other areas of study.

Students electing to minor in Black Studies are to inform the director of Black Studies of their intention as early as possible by completing the Declaration or Change of Minor form and submitting it to the director. The director of Black Studies or a person designated by the director shall serve as adviser to students who elect a minor in Black Studies.

Required Courses


The Black Studies minor requires twenty-four (24) credit hours be completed in Black Studies designated courses.All minors must complete

 , one core course from each section I, II and III, and follow the additional requirement guidelines.

Courses may be selected from the Black Studies Program list of course requirements indicated in the Black Studies Major Curriculum.

Additional Requirement Guidelines


  1. A minimum of 12 credit hours shall be selected from Black Studies courses at the 300-level or higher.
  2. Courses should be selected from a minimum of three different departments or disciplines.
  3. Transfer students planning to minor in Black Studies shall complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in Black Studies courses at Cleveland State University. For transfer students, a minimum of 9 credit hours of upper-level courses shall be completed at Cleveland State University. The transfer of Black Studies credits is subject to the approval of the director of Black Studies or of a person or persons designated by the director.

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