African Studies Minor
Undergraduate Coordinator:
Dr. Todd H. Leedy
tleedy@ufl.edu
352-392-2183
A minor in African Studies is an ideal complement to a disciplinary major. It provides a multidisciplinary grounding in an important world area for those who want to pursue careers in a range of professions as well as for those who intend to go on to graduate school. Four different concentrations are possible, allowing students to tailor the minor to their own interests and needs. In addition to the tracks listed below, it is possible to do a general minor by taking courses from several of these concentrations.
Overview
The Center for African Studies offers semester and academic-year programs at the University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Makerere University (Uganda), as well as various summer programs.
The list of approved Africa-related electives can be found on the Center for African Studies website.
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Tracks
Choose to complete a general concentration or select a track.
Track One
Languages and Linguistics
Track Two
Arts and Literatures
Track Three
Culture, History, and Politics
Track Four
Environment, Resources, and Development
Requirements | General Concentration
- Students seeking to apply UF study abroad credit toward the minor must complete one 3 credit minor course in residence at UF.
- Transfer students must complete at least two 3 credit minor courses in residence at UF.
- No more than 3 credits of 4905 coursework (Individual Work) can be used toward the minor and none of the credits can apply to the 3000-level or above elective requirement.
- Students must complete a minimum of 6 credits exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one: | 3 | |
AFH 2000 | Africa in World History | |
AFS 2002 | The African Experience: An Introduction to African Studies | |
HUM 2420 | African Humanities | |
| African studies approved elective (2000-level or above) | 3 | |
| African studies approved electives (3000-level or above) | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |