Major

Students who prefer more intensive work in Black Studies may pursue a major in Black Studies. The Black Studies Course major and Honors major will require students to complete 8 credits and 10 credits, respectively in the major, including a 1-credit capstone/thesis for the major, and a 2-credit thesis for the Honors major. 

Course Major Requirements

Prerequisites:

  • BLST 015: Introduction to Black Studies
  • One additional Black Studies or Black Studies-eligible course

Requirements:

  • 8 credits in Black Studies (includes the two prerequisites)
  • A “Theories of Black Studies” course
  • A “Methods and Ethics” course
  • A 1-credit capstone/thesis
  • Experiential Learning (e.g., internship), Abroad or Domestic
Honors Major Requirements

Prerequisites for admissions to Honors major (counted toward the 10-credit Honors major):

  • BLST 015: Introduction to Black Studies
  • One additional Black Studies or Black Studies-eligible course
  • Average grade of B+ in all Black Studies and Black Studies-eligible courses at the time of application. Students are expected to maintain a B+ average in their Black Studies courses.

Requirements:

  • 10 credits in Black Studies (includes the two prerequisites)
  • A “Theories of Black Studies” course
  • A “Methods and Ethics” course
  • Two, 2-credit preparations for the Honors major, including a two-credit thesis
  • A 2-credit thesis
  • Experiential Learning (e.g., internship), Abroad or Domestic