African Diaspora Studies Major

The major in African Diaspora Studies requires earning 40 credits. Students may choose among many courses to fulfill the major based on their individual interest, however it is recommended that students take AFDS 103 Introduction to African, African American, Diaspora Studies and AFDS 201 Witnessing Contemporary African Society .

AFDS will accept a WCI (Wheaton Credit for Internship)-approved internship for credit towards the Major or Minor. The proposed internship must be approved by the AFDS Coordinator and students must follow the appropriate steps to register for the WCI course. SIC 336 Practicum in Social Innovation may also count towards the major with department chair approval.

Major requirements

Eight credits that focus on the continent of Africa

Four credit Capstone

Capstone projects may involve study abroad and/or independent study work. Please speak with the coordinator to discuss possible capstone projects.

AFDS 399 Independent Study

Eight credits at the 300-level

Twenty credits, four credits from each of the areas (A-E) below

Cross listed courses also count toward area requirements

Area A: History of Art and Music

Area B: Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology

Area C: Economics and Political Science

Area D: Literature

Area E: History

Courses in other departments

These courses may count towards any area

Religion

Film and New Media

FNMS 257 Race and Racism in United States Cinema

Interdepartmental

INT 220 Race and Racism: Building an Anti-Racist Society