Dec 26, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Minor in Black Studies (18)

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The Black studies minor presents an interdisciplinary body of knowledge that examines the histories and cultures of African Americans with an appreciation for the historical, social, and political influences of Africa and the African Diaspora. Among other requirements students must analyze racism and its present-day manifestations in order to promote better understanding among ethnic and racial groups. Several university departments participate in the minor in Black studies including anthropology, economics, geographic and atmospheric sciences, history, political science, and sociology. A maximum of 9 semester hours may be applied toward the minor from any one department with the exception of Black Studies (BKST) courses. Students may apply up to 6 semester hours from their major course of study to the minor.

Requirements (18)

Core Courses (9)

BKST 200 - Racism in American Culture and Society Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
BKST 200 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
BKST 300 - Foundations of Black Studies Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
BKST 493 - Afrocentricity Credits: 3

Additional course work (9)

Three of the following (9)

ANTH 404 - Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean Credits: 3
BKST 202 - Issues Facing African-American Students Credits: 3
BKST 211 - Educating for Cultural Sensitivity Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
BKST 211 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
BKST 219 - Introduction to African Studies Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
BKST 302 - Topics in Black Studies Credits: 3
BKST 312 - Social Philosophy of Hip Hop Culture Credits: 3
BKST 350 - Black Economics Credits: 3
BKST 402 - The Africana Woman Credits: 3
BKST 405 - Contemporary Issues of Black Men Credits: 3
BKST 420 - Black Religion in America Credits: 3
BKST 440 - Black Liberation Movements Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
BKST 445 - Independent Study in Black Studies Credits: 1-3
ECON 341 - Economic Area Studies Credits: 3 C. Africa, South of the Sahara
GEOG 336 - Geography of Africa Credits: 3
HIST 348 - African History to 1600 Credits: 3
HIST 348 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 349 - African History Since 1600 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 349 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 353 - Women in African History Credits: 3
HIST 353 is a writing infused course.
HIST 353 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 354 - History of Black American Business and Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
HIST 354 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 355 - History of Black American Music Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 355 is a writing infused course.
HIST 364 - African-American History to 1865 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 270 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 365 - African-American History Since 1865 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
HIST 271 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 375 - Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1974 Credits: 3
HIST 375 is a writing infused course.
HIST 375 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 440 - Islam and Colonialism in Africa Credits: 3
HIST 440 is a writing infused course.
HIST 440 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
HIST 441 - The African Diaspora Credits: 3
HIST 441 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
JOUR 490 - Ethnic Minorities and the News Media Credits: 3
POLS 368 - Politics of Africa Credits: 3
SOCI 361 - Race and Ethnicity Credits: 3
THEA 477 - African-American Theatre Credits: 3