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Africana Studies

Lehigh University · Bethlehem, PA

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Program
Award
Africana Studies
Total credits (published)
15-16
Credits (computed from items)
338-344
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
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Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

The Major

major core · 0 items

    BA AFRICANA STUDIES

    0 items

      Introductory Course

      1 item
      1. AAS 003
        4

      Breadth Courses 1

      0 items

        Select one course from each concentration below.

        concentration · 0 items

          Social & Behavioral Sciences

          0 items

            History, Religion, or Philosophy

            0 items

              Visual & Performing Arts or Literature

              0 items

                Elective Coursework 1,2

                electives · 0 items

                  Select five elective courses (see list below).

                  electives · 0 items

                    Senior Seminar

                    1 item
                    1. AAS 389
                      4

                    Experiential Learning

                    0 items

                      Africana Studies majors are required to satisfactorily participate in experiential learning. This requires the approval of the director and may take the form of long- or short-term study abroad, internship with or without academic credit, service learning, or community engagement. The program director and faculty will offer guidance to assist you in the completion of this requirement.

                      major core · 0 items

                        Elective Course List

                        electives · 0 items

                          Social and Behavioral Sciences

                          15 items
                          1. AAS 103
                            (SOC 103) Race and Ethnicity in the Contemporary U.S.
                            As published: “Race and Ethnicity in the Contemporary U.S.”
                            4
                          2. AAS 106
                            (LAS 106, SOC 106) Race and Ethnicity in the Americas
                            As published: “Race and Ethnicity in the Americas”
                            4
                          3. AAS 155
                            (LAS 155, SOC 155) Afro-Latino Social Movements in Latin America & the Caribbean
                            As published: “Afro-Latino Social Movements in Latin America & the Caribbean”
                            4
                          4. AAS 166
                            4
                          5. AAS 205
                            (POLS 205) The Political Development of American Race Relations
                            As published: “The Political Development of American Race Relations”
                            4
                          6. AAS 210
                            (POLS 210, WGSS 210) Revolution on Campus
                            As published: “Revolution on Campus”
                            4
                          7. AAS 230
                            (POLS 230) Social Movements From the 1960s to Present
                            As published: “Social Movements From the 1960s to Present”
                            4
                          8. AAS 278
                            4
                          9. AAS 305
                            (EVST 305, POLS 305) Residential Segregation: Policies and Practices
                            As published: “Residential Segregation: Policies and Practices”
                            4
                          10. AAS 314
                            (GS 314, HMS 314, SOC 314) Infections and Inequalities: HIV, TB and Malaria in the Global South
                            As published: “Infections and Inequalities: HIV, TB and Malaria in the Global South”
                            4
                          11. AAS 317
                            (ANTH 317, GS 317) So You Want to Save the World: Anthropological Encounters with Humanitarianism and Development
                            As published: “So You Want to Save the World: Anthropological Encounters with Humanitarianism and Development”
                            4
                          12. AAS 333
                            (JOUR 333) Reporting the Crises: Identity, Journalism and Power
                            As published: “Reporting the Crises: Identity, Journalism and Power”
                            4
                          13. AAS 343
                            (ASIA 343, GS 343, POLS 343) Global Politics of Race: Asia and Africa
                            As published: “Global Politics of Race: Asia and Africa”
                            4
                          14. AAS 375
                            (COMM 375) Global Media and Culture
                            As published: “Global Media and Culture”
                            4
                          15. AAS 379
                            (SOC 379) Race and Class in America
                            As published: “Race and Class in America”
                            4

                          History, Religion, Philosophy

                          14 items
                          1. AAS 005
                            (HIST 005) African Civilization
                            As published: “African Civilization”
                            4
                          2. AAS 117
                            (PHIL 117) Race, Racism, and Philosophy
                            As published: “Race, Racism, and Philosophy”
                            4
                          3. AAS 126
                            (HIST 126, WGSS 126) How Black Women Made Modern America
                            As published: “How Black Women Made Modern America”
                            4
                          4. AAS 130
                            (HIST 130) African American History
                            As published: “African American History”
                            4
                          5. AAS 131
                            (GS 131, HIST 131, WGSS 131) Women, Gender, Sexuality and Race in African Societies
                            As published: “Women, Gender, Sexuality and Race in African Societies”
                            4
                          6. AAS 134
                            (HIST 134) History and Cultures of Ghana
                            As published: “History and Cultures of Ghana”
                            4
                          7. AAS 176
                            (GS 176, HIST 176, HMS 176) Keeping Africa and Africans Healthy: A History of Illness and Wellness
                            As published: “Keeping Africa and Africans Healthy: A History of Illness and Wellness”
                            4
                          8. AAS 178
                            (GS 178, HIST 178) Globalization and Health in Ghana
                            As published: “Globalization and Health in Ghana”
                            3
                          9. AAS 179
                            (HIST 179) Black Political Thought in America
                            As published: “Black Political Thought in America”
                            4
                          10. AAS 322
                            (HIST 322, WGSS 322) African Women, Voices and Lives
                            As published: “African Women, Voices and Lives”
                            3-4
                          11. AAS 330
                            (HIST 330) Africans and the Atlantic World
                            As published: “Africans and the Atlantic World”
                            4
                          12. AAS 331
                            (HIST 331) United States and Africa 3
                            As published: “United States and Africa”
                            3,4
                          13. AAS 332
                            (HIST 332) Slavery and the American South
                            As published: “Slavery and the American South”
                            3-4
                          14. AAS 341
                            (GS 341, HIST 341) Global Africa: Aid, Volunteerism, NGO's and International Studies 3
                            As published: “Global Africa: Aid, Volunteerism, NGO's and International Studies”
                            3,4

                          Visual & Performing Arts and Literature

                          17 items
                          1. AAS 038
                            (ENGL 038) Introduction to African Literature
                            As published: “Introduction to African Literature”
                            3
                          2. AAS 066
                            (THTR 066) Hip Hop Dance
                            As published: “Hip Hop Dance”
                            2
                          3. AAS 076
                            (THTR 076) Hip Hop Dance II
                            As published: “Hip Hop Dance II”
                            2
                          4. AAS 102
                            (ENGL 102, JST 102, REL 102) Promised Lands: Jewish and African American Children's Literature
                            As published: “Promised Lands: Jewish and African American Children's Literature”
                            4
                          5. AAS 121
                            (ENGL 121) Topics in African-American Literature
                            As published: “Topics in African-American Literature”
                            4
                          6. AAS 124
                            (ART 124, GS 124) Arts of the Black World 16th-20th Centuries
                            As published: “Arts of the Black World 16th-20th Centuries”
                            4
                          7. AAS 125
                            (ART 125, GS 125) Art and Architecture of Africa from Colonial to Contemporary Times
                            As published: “Art and Architecture of Africa from Colonial to Contemporary Times”
                            4
                          8. AAS 128
                            (MUS 128) Jazz History I
                            As published: “Jazz History I”
                            3
                          9. AAS 129
                            (MUS 129) Jazz History II
                            As published: “Jazz History II”
                            3
                          10. AAS 132
                            (THTR 132) Hip Hop Theatre
                            As published: “Hip Hop Theatre”
                            4
                          11. AAS 138
                            (ENGL 138) Introduction to African American Literature
                            As published: “Introduction to African American Literature”
                            4
                          12. AAS 140
                            (THTR 140) African American Theatre
                            As published: “African American Theatre”
                            4
                          13. AAS 312
                            (FREN 312, MLL 312) Modernity in the Maghreb
                            As published: “Modernity in the Maghreb”
                            4
                          14. AAS 318
                            (ENGL 318) Topics in African American Literature and Culture
                            As published: “Topics in African American Literature and Culture”
                            3-4
                          15. AAS 320
                            (ENGL 320) Imagining Freedom: 19th-Century African American Literature and Politics
                            As published: “Imagining Freedom: 19th-Century African American Literature and Politics”
                            3-4
                          16. AAS 325
                            (ENGL 325) The Harlem Renaissance: Early 20th-Century African American Literature, Art and Politics
                            As published: “The Harlem Renaissance: Early 20th-Century African American Literature, Art and Politics”
                            3-4
                          17. ENGL 366
                            3-4

                          The Minor

                          0 items

                            MINOR IN AFRICANA STUDIES

                            0 items

                              Introductory Course

                              1 item
                              1. AAS 003
                                4

                              Elective Coursework and/or Breadth Courses 1,2

                              electives · 0 items

                                Social & Behavioral Sciences

                                15 items
                                1. AAS 103
                                  (SOC 103) Race and Ethnicity in the Contemporary U.S.
                                  As published: “Race and Ethnicity in the Contemporary U.S.”
                                  4
                                2. AAS 106
                                  (LAS 106, SOC 106) Race and Ethnicity in the Americas
                                  As published: “Race and Ethnicity in the Americas”
                                  4
                                3. AAS 155
                                  (LAS 155, SOC 155) Afro-Latino Social Movements in Latin America & the Caribbean
                                  As published: “Afro-Latino Social Movements in Latin America & the Caribbean”
                                  4
                                4. AAS 166
                                  4
                                5. AAS 205
                                  (POLS 205) The Political Development of American Race Relations
                                  As published: “The Political Development of American Race Relations”
                                  4
                                6. AAS 210
                                  (POLS 210, WGSS 210) Revolution on Campus
                                  As published: “Revolution on Campus”
                                  4
                                7. AAS 230
                                  (POLS 230) Social Movements From the 1960s to Present
                                  As published: “Social Movements From the 1960s to Present”
                                  4
                                8. AAS 278
                                  4
                                9. AAS 305
                                  (EVST 305, POLS 305) Residential Segregation: Policies and Practices
                                  As published: “Residential Segregation: Policies and Practices”
                                  4
                                10. AAS 314
                                  (GS 314, HMS 314, SOC 314) Infections and Inequalities: HIV, TB and Malaria in the Global South
                                  As published: “Infections and Inequalities: HIV, TB and Malaria in the Global South”
                                  4
                                11. AAS 317
                                  (ANTH 317, GS 317) So You Want to Save the World: Anthropological Encounters with Humanitarianism and Development
                                  As published: “So You Want to Save the World: Anthropological Encounters with Humanitarianism and Development”
                                  4
                                12. AAS 333
                                  (JOUR 333) Reporting the Crises: Identity, Journalism and Power
                                  As published: “Reporting the Crises: Identity, Journalism and Power”
                                  4
                                13. AAS 343
                                  (ASIA 343, GS 343, POLS 343) Global Politics of Race: Asia and Africa
                                  As published: “Global Politics of Race: Asia and Africa”
                                  4
                                14. AAS 375
                                  (COMM 375) Global Media and Culture
                                  As published: “Global Media and Culture”
                                  4
                                15. AAS 379
                                  (SOC 379) Race and Class in America
                                  As published: “Race and Class in America”
                                  4

                                History, Religion, or Philosophy

                                14 items
                                1. AAS 005
                                  (HIST 005) African Civilization
                                  As published: “African Civilization”
                                  4
                                2. AAS 117
                                  (PHIL 117) Race, Racism, and Philosophy
                                  As published: “Race, Racism, and Philosophy”
                                  4
                                3. AAS 126
                                  (HIST 126, WGSS 126) How Black Women Made Modern America
                                  As published: “How Black Women Made Modern America”
                                  4
                                4. AAS 130
                                  (HIST 130) African American History
                                  As published: “African American History”
                                  4
                                5. AAS 131
                                  (GS 131, HIST 131, WGSS 131) Women, Gender, Sexuality and Race in African Societies
                                  As published: “Women, Gender, Sexuality and Race in African Societies”
                                  4
                                6. AAS 134
                                  (HIST 134) History and Cultures of Ghana
                                  As published: “History and Cultures of Ghana”
                                  4
                                7. AAS 176
                                  (GS 176, HIST 176, HMS 176) Keeping Africa and Africans Healthy: A History of Illness and Wellness
                                  As published: “Keeping Africa and Africans Healthy: A History of Illness and Wellness”
                                  4
                                8. AAS 178
                                  (GS 178, HIST 178) Globalization and Health in Ghana
                                  As published: “Globalization and Health in Ghana”
                                  3
                                9. AAS 179
                                  (HIST 179) Black Political Thought in America
                                  As published: “Black Political Thought in America”
                                  4
                                10. AAS 322
                                  (HIST 322, WGSS 322) African Women, Voices and Lives
                                  As published: “African Women, Voices and Lives”
                                  3-4
                                11. AAS 330
                                  (HIST 330) Africans and the Atlantic World
                                  As published: “Africans and the Atlantic World”
                                  4
                                12. AAS 331
                                  (HIST 331) United States and Africa 3
                                  As published: “United States and Africa”
                                  4
                                13. AAS 332
                                  (HIST 332) Slavery and the American South
                                  As published: “Slavery and the American South”
                                  3-4
                                14. AAS 341
                                  (GS 341, HIST 341) Global Africa: Aid, Volunteerism, NGO's and International Studies 3
                                  As published: “Global Africa: Aid, Volunteerism, NGO's and International Studies”
                                  4

                                Visual & Performance Arts or Literature

                                17 items
                                1. AAS 038
                                  (ENGL 038) Introduction to African Literature
                                  As published: “Introduction to African Literature”
                                  3
                                2. AAS 066
                                  (THTR 066) Hip Hop Dance
                                  As published: “Hip Hop Dance”
                                  2
                                3. AAS 076
                                  (THTR 076) Hip Hop Dance II
                                  As published: “Hip Hop Dance II”
                                  2
                                4. AAS 102
                                  (ENGL 102, JST 102, REL 102) Promised Lands: Jewish and African American Children's Literature
                                  As published: “Promised Lands: Jewish and African American Children's Literature”
                                  4
                                5. AAS 121
                                  (ENGL 121) Topics in African-American Literature
                                  As published: “Topics in African-American Literature”
                                  4
                                6. AAS 124
                                  (ART 124, GS 124) Arts of the Black World 16th-20th Centuries
                                  As published: “Arts of the Black World 16th-20th Centuries”
                                  4
                                7. AAS 125
                                  (ART 125, GS 125) Art and Architecture of Africa from Colonial to Contemporary Times
                                  As published: “Art and Architecture of Africa from Colonial to Contemporary Times”
                                  4
                                8. AAS 128
                                  (MUS 128) Jazz History I
                                  As published: “Jazz History I”
                                  3
                                9. AAS 129
                                  (MUS 129) Jazz History II
                                  As published: “Jazz History II”
                                  3
                                10. AAS 132
                                  (THTR 132) Hip Hop Theatre
                                  As published: “Hip Hop Theatre”
                                  4
                                11. AAS 138
                                  (ENGL 138) Introduction to African American Literature
                                  As published: “Introduction to African American Literature”
                                  4
                                12. AAS 140
                                  (THTR 140) African American Theatre
                                  As published: “African American Theatre”
                                  4
                                13. AAS 312
                                  (FREN 312, MLL 312) Modernity in the Maghreb
                                  As published: “Modernity in the Maghreb”
                                  4
                                14. AAS 318
                                  (ENGL 318) Topics in African American Literature and Culture
                                  As published: “Topics in African American Literature and Culture”
                                  3-4
                                15. AAS 320
                                  (ENGL 320) Imagining Freedom: 19th-Century African American Literature and Politics
                                  As published: “Imagining Freedom: 19th-Century African American Literature and Politics”
                                  3-4
                                16. AAS 325
                                  (ENGL 325) The Harlem Renaissance: Early 20th-Century African American Literature, Art and Politics
                                  As published: “The Harlem Renaissance: Early 20th-Century African American Literature, Art and Politics”
                                  3-4
                                17. ENGL 366
                                  3-4

                                Core and Elective Courses

                                electives · 0 items

                                  Social and Behavioral Sciences

                                  15 items
                                  1. AAS/SOC 103
                                    Race and Ethnicity in the Contemporary U.S.
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  2. AAS/LAS/SOC 106
                                    Race and Ethnicity in the Americas
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  3. AAS/SOC/LAS 155
                                    Afro-Latino Social Movements in Latin America & the Caribbean
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  4. AAS/SOC 166
                                    Wealth and Poverty in the United States
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  5. AAS/POLS 205
                                    The Political Development of American Race Relations
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  6. AAS/POLS/WGSS 210
                                    Revolution on Campus
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  7. AAS/POLS 230
                                    Social Movements From the 1960s to Present
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  8. AAS 278
                                    4
                                  9. AAS 305
                                    (EVST 305, POLS 305) Residential Segregation: Policies and Practices
                                    As published: “Residential Segregation: Policies and Practices”
                                    4
                                  10. AAS 314
                                    (GS 314, HMS 314, SOC 314) Infections and Inequalities: HIV, TB and Malaria in the Global South
                                    As published: “Infections and Inequalities: HIV, TB and Malaria in the Global South”
                                    4
                                  11. AAS/ANTH/GS 317
                                    So You Want to Save the World: Anthropological Encounters with Humanitarianism and Development
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  12. AAS/JOUR 333
                                    Reporting the Crises: Identity, Journalism and Power
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  13. AAS/ASIA/GS/POLS 343
                                    Global Politics of Race: Asia and Africa
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  14. AAS/COMM 375
                                    Global Media and Culture
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  15. AAS/SOC 379
                                    Race and Class in America
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4

                                  History, Religion, Philosophy

                                  14 items
                                  1. AAS/HIST 005
                                    African Civilization
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  2. AAS/PHIL 117
                                    Race, Racism, and Philosophy
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  3. AAS/HIST/WGSS 126
                                    How Black Women Made Modern America
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  4. AAS/HIST 130
                                    African American History
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  5. AAS/HIST/GS/WGSS 131
                                    Women, Gender, Sexuality and Race in African Societies
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  6. AAS/HIST 134
                                    History and Cultures of Ghana
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  7. AAS/GS/HIST/HMS 176
                                    Keeping Africa and Africans Healthy: A History of Illness and Wellness
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  8. AAS/GS/HIST 178
                                    Globalization and Health in Ghana
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    3
                                  9. AAS/HIST 179
                                    Black Political Thought in America
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  10. AAS/HIST/WGSS 322
                                    African Women, Voices and Lives
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  11. AAS/HIST 330
                                    Africans and the Atlantic World
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  12. AAS/HIST 331
                                    United States and Africa
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  13. AAS/HIST 332
                                    Slavery and the American South
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  14. AAS/GS/HIST 341
                                    Global Africa: Aid, Volunteerism, NGO's and International Studies
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4

                                  Visual & Performing Arts and Literature

                                  17 items
                                  1. AAS 038
                                    (ENGL 038) Introduction to African Literature
                                    As published: “Introduction to African Literature”
                                    3
                                  2. AAS/THTR 066
                                    Hip Hop Dance
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    2
                                  3. AAS/THTR 076
                                    Hip Hop Dance II
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    2
                                  4. AAS/ENGL/JST/REL 102
                                    Promised Lands: Jewish and African American Children's Literature
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  5. AAS/ENGL 121
                                    Topics in African-American Literature
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  6. AAS/ART/GS 124
                                    Arts of the Black World 16th-20th Centuries
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  7. AAS/ART/GS 125
                                    Art and Architecture of Africa from Colonial to Contemporary Times
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  8. AAS/MUS 128
                                    Jazz History I
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    3
                                  9. AAS/MUS 129
                                    Jazz History II
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    3
                                  10. AAS/THTR 132
                                    Hip Hop Theatre
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  11. AAS/ENGL 138
                                    Introduction to African American Literature
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  12. AAS/THTR 140
                                    African American Theatre
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  13. AAS/FREN 312
                                    Modernity in the Maghreb
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  14. AAS/ENGL 318
                                    Topics in African American Literature and Culture
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  15. AAS/ENGL 320
                                    Imagining Freedom: 19th-Century African American Literature and Politics
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  16. AAS/ENGL 325
                                    The Harlem Renaissance: Early 20th-Century African American Literature, Art and Politics
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                    4
                                  17. ENGL 366
                                    4

                                  Graduate certificate IN Africana studies

                                  0 items

                                    GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AFRICANA STUDIES

                                    0 items

                                      4 courses from the list below at the 300-level or above

                                      0 items

                                        with no more than 6 credits at the 300-level

                                        0 items

                                          COURSES

                                          0 items

                                            GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AFRICANA STUDIES

                                            16 items
                                            1. AAS/FREN 312
                                              Modernity in the Maghreb
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                            2. AAS/HMS/SOC/GS 314
                                              Infections and Inequalities: HIV, TB and Malaria in the Global South
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                            3. AAS/ENGL 318
                                              Topics in African American Literature and Culture
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                            4. AAS/HIST 330
                                              Africans and the Atlantic World
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                            5. AAS/HIST 331
                                              United States and Africa
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                            6. AAS/HIST 332
                                              Slavery and the American South
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                            7. AAS/GS/HIST 341
                                              Global Africa: Aid, Volunteerism, NGO's and International Studies
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                            8. AAS/ASIA/GS/POLS 343
                                              Global Politics of Race: Asia and Africa
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                            9. AAS 345
                                              4
                                            10. AAS/COMM 375
                                              Global Media and Culture
                                              Not resolved to a course
                                            11. AAS 382
                                              1-4
                                            12. AAS 391
                                              1-4
                                            13. HIST 367
                                              Rise and Fall of the Old South 3
                                              As published: “Rise and Fall of the Old South”
                                              4
                                            14. POLS 430
                                              3
                                            15. POLS 443
                                              3
                                            16. SOC 374
                                              4
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