Minor in Black Studies
The Black studies minor is multi-disciplinary, with courses in nine departments: Anthropology, Applied Communication Studies, Art, English, History, Music, Political Science, Sociology, and Theater and Dance. Within the 18 hours required for this minor, students are required to take two specific courses: English 340 and History 130A or 130B. Minors may elect to take either HIST 130A or 130B (the other course may count as an elective).
The remaining 12 elective hours are selected from a listing of designated courses. Electives must include courses from three different departments and at least three courses related to the Black experience in America:
Required Courses
- ENG 340
- HIST 130A or HIST 130B (the other may count toward an elective)
Designated Black Studies Electives
- ACS 210
- ART 469A
- ENG 205, ENG 341, ENG 342
- HIST 211A, HIST 211B, HIST 442, (400 Topic: Film and African Experience)
- MUS 337, MUS 338
- POLS 342
- SOC 304
- THEA 290, THEA 312
The director may approve other courses not listed above. For more information about this minor, contact the Director of Black Studies at blackstudies@siue.edu.
