African and African-American Studies Minor

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

The mission of the Africa and African American Studies (AAAS) program at Rollins College is to foster an awareness of the contributions and impact of people of African descent on the western hemisphere and a greater understanding of the complexity linked to the global African Diaspora.

Minor Requirements (24 credits)

One core course (AAAS 101)
Four (4) elective courses. Two (2) must focus on African-Americans, two (2) must focus on Africa/African diaspora (non-U.S.), two must be at the 300-level or higher and at least one must be outside of the social science division.
Experiential learning (4 credits total)

Required Courses (1 course)

AAAS 101- Introduction to African & African/American Studies

Electives (4 courses)

Four elective courses, two of which must focus on African Americans (U.S.), and two of which must focus on Africa / African diaspora (non-U.S.). Two electives must be at the 300-level or higher. At least one elective must be outside the Social Science division.

Frequently offered elective courses are listed below. For additional options- including rFLA classes (limit one) that can count toward this minor- check the registrar’s schedule of courses. Qualifying courses will appear with “AAAS” in the comments section of the schedule.

ANT 259 - Contemporary Middle East and North Africa Credit(s):
ANT 277 - Gender in the Middle East and North Africa Credit(s):
ARH 243 - The Art of African Textiles, Dress, and Fashion Credit(s):
ARH 341 - African Art and Colonialism Credit(s):
ENV 340 - Environmental Justice Credit(s):
LAC 200 - Foundations of Latin American and Caribbean Culture and Society Credit(s):
POL 302 - The Politics of Global Poverty Credit(s):
POL 306 - Muslims in Western Politics Credit(s):
SE 320 - Strategies for Changemakers Credit(s):
CMC 350 - Topics in Media and Cultural Studies (Topics vary. Contact porgram director for list of approved topics.)
EDU 271 - School and Society

Experiential Learning (4 credits)

Students must complete a total of four (4) credits of experiential learning with AAAS content. Examples include an approved internship, field study, research project with community giveback, community engagement (CE) course (cannot also count as an elective), or other experiences approved by the AAAS coordinator.