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Curriculum Overview

Kamau Kemayo is one of the faculty teaching African-American Studies courses.As a result of completion of the minor in African-American Studies, students will be able to analyze a broad range of cultural phenomena considering the implications of populations of African descent.

Required coursework concentrates specifically on history and literature. The required Interdisciplinary African American Studies (AAS 301) exposes students to multi-and inter-disciplinary issues and methodology. Upper-division coursework focuses on more topical areas. Students are encouraged to engage independent study options to pursue personal areas of interest.