The AFS Major prepares students for leadership in the African American community, in particular, and in American society, in general, and it is an excellent foundation for graduate and professional study. The AFS Program is committed to offering its majors an academically challenging curriculum coupled with a strong foundation of liberal arts education.
To change your major or second major to AFS, fill out the online change of major form here.
Advising:
Dr. Frank Woods, 256-8545 or nfwoods@uncg.edu
Dr. Tara T. Green 334-5507, ttgreen@uncg.edu
The requirements for a Major in African American Studies are as follows:
In addition to completing all General Education Core Requirements (GEC), GEC Marker Requirements, and College of Arts and Sciences Requirements (CAR),* AFS majors must:
- Complete the 15-hour Core
- AFS 201, 210, 315, and 410
- ENG 374 or 376
- HIS 301 or 302 or 389
- Cultural Arts Concentration
- AFS 200, 310, 330, 350, and 400
- Complete 15 hours from Additional AFS and Re
lated Area Courses
- African American Studies: 200, 300, 305, 310, 315, 320, 325, 355, 392, 400, and 554
- History (HIS): 203, 204, 239, 303, 304, 306, 399, 502, 508, 524, 581, and 587
- Political Science (PSC): 391
- Religion (REL): 229
- Anthropology (ATY): 325, 335, 355, and 440
- English (ENG): 204, 209, and 315
- ART (ART): 102, 314, and 316
- Music (MUS): 214
- Sociology (SOC): 222, 227, and 425
- Dance (DCE): 232, and 332
- Philosophy (PHI): 121
- Women's and Gender Studies (WGS): 333
For more infomraton on current course offerings, please see our "Courses" link to the left.
*GEC, CAR, and GEC Marker links refer to the current Undergraduate Bulletin. Students who entered prior to this year may have different requirements and should verify these through their catalogue or with an advisor.
