Majors & Minors
Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies
The Bachelors of Arts in Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies requires 30 semester hours of courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better and a maximum of 12 hours below the 30000 level. A minor in any field is required. Courses counted for the CRES major may not be counted for any other major or minor, except for the Associated Requirements, which may be double-counted for multiple programs of study. A minor or emphasis in CRES is also available.
African American and Africana Studies
The Minor in African American and Africana Studies (AAAS) requires 18 semester hours of courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better and a maximum of 9 hours below the 30000 level. This minor program is a critical and scholarly engagement of African American and African Diasporic Life. The interdisciplinary discourse provided by this minor focuses on critical race theory, ethics, politics, religion, medicine, gender, history, language and literature. An emphasis in AAAS is also available.
Latinx Studies
The Minor in Latinx Studies (LTNX) requires 18 semester hours of courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better and a maximum of 9 hours below the 30000 level. This minor program critically explores the varied social, political, cultural and economic conditions of people from Latin America and the Caribbean living in the United States as well as the broader Latinidad.