This certificate allows students to engage with scholarship on African peoples, cultures, and history through the theoretical lens of black studies. Through the certificate, undergraduates develop interdisciplinary expertise in African studies related to the student’s personal field of interest. The African and African Diaspora Studies undergraduate advisor (AADS) is available to steer certificate candidates towards areas of interest, which can include: expressive cultures, gender and sexuality studies, literature, language, history, politics, and society as these topics relate to theories of blackness on the African continent. 

Total Hours Required: 18

Requirements

Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
AFR 304	Introduction to the Study of Africa (or an alternative course taken with approval from AADS)	3
AFR 310K	Introduction to Modern Africa (or an alternative course taken with approval from AADS)	3
Hours chosen from: Approved list or with prior approval from AADS. One course must emphasize research and writing or an alternative course taken with approval from AADS. AFR Course List		12
College Requirements - Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies
Total Hours		18

Additional Requirements and Policy

• The student must earn a grade of at least C in all courses taken to fulfill the African Studies Certificate requirements.
• Courses the student has completed at the time of application to the program may be counted toward the certificate.