African-American Studies is an 18-credit interdisciplinary minor focusing on the history and socio-culture of African Americans. The minor offers an introduction to issues, theories and research concerning African Americans in various disciplines. Courses in the minor emphasize African-American perspectives, as well as the development of critical thinking and written and oral communication skills. The minor will present opportunities to examine, compare and contrast African-American perspectives with those of other American cultures. It offers students in a variety of disciplines important perspectives on African-American history and culture that will help them to understand the possibilities and values of cultural differences. Students will be encouraged to connect issues about African-American culture raised in the classroom to current society.

Fifteen of the 18 credits satisfy general education requirements, and knowledge of African-American culture will complement many majors, especially elementary and secondary education, business, communication and theatre, English, history, sociology, art, music, and industry and technology. It appears to be both essential and beneficial that all students have a multicultural perspective of themselves and the world around them.

Regulations Governing Minor Course Work

1. There shall be a minimum of 18.0 credit hours with a minimum Millersville QPA of 2.0.
2. Only one course which counts toward your major may be counted toward your minor.
3. Courses that count toward a minor are also eligible to be used to satisfy the current University-wide General Education requirements subject to normal distribution requirements.
4. At least two courses should be at the upper-division level (300-400).  Exceptions may be requested upon evidence of program depth.
5. No course needed for the minor may be taken Pass-Fail.
6. One-half or more of the work required for the minor must be completed at Millersville University.
7. No student may minor in his or her major.