African Studies (B.A.)

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The Department of African Studies (DAS) provides an opportunity for Howard students to acquire an objective view of the present position of Africa in the modern (and changing) world, as well as an understanding of Africa's economic, social, and political problems. The department has adopted an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Africa at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. At the undergraduate level, the department educates students who wish to continue their studies in African affairs or are preparing to work in this field. 

 

*Except where noted, the elective requirements can be met by courses numbered from 000 to 299 that satisfy the degree credit hour requirement in consultation with an academic advisor.  

Freshman Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Science Elective (4)  +
4
Freshman Composition  +
3
World Language and Culture Requirement (Options: See Elective Group Descriptions)  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
18

Freshman Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Major Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Humanities Elective  +
3
ENGW 003/105  +
3
World Language and Culture Requirement (Options: See Elective Group Descriptions)  +
3
Physical Education (Active)  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
16

Sophomore Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Major Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (2)  +
2
Humanities Elective  +
3
World Language and Culture Requirement (Options: See Elective Group Descriptions)  +
3
Quantitative Reasoning Course  +
3
Physical Education (Active)  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
15

Sophomore Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Major Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Speech (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor)  +
3
African Diasporic Cluster  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Junior Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Global Experience  +
3
Global Experience  +
3
Major Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Social Science Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Junior Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Science Requirement  +
3
Social Science Elective  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
12

Senior Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Senior Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
General Electives (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (2)  +
2
Sub-Total Credits
14
Total credits:
120

Overview

Program

African Studies

Type

B.A.