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4 courses with the subject AFAM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

AFAM 200Introduction to African American Studies3

Interdisciplinary introduction to the field of African American studies. Includes comparative analysis of approaches, methodologies, and key concepts related to the study of people of African descent in the United States, continental Africa, and throughout the African diaspora. Lectures and discussion integrate attention to such issues as diversity and multiculturalism from national and global perspectives. Offered by African & Af-American Studies. Limited to three attempts.Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral SciencesSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale. 300 Level Courses

Subject
AFAM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
AFAM 390Special Topics in African and African American Studies3

Study of selected topics related to the study of people of African descent in Africa, the United States, the Caribbean, Latin Americas and throughout the African Diaspora. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by African & Af-American Studies. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 18 credits.Specialized Designation: Topic VariesSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale. 400 Level Courses

Subject
AFAM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated when topic is different.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
AFAM 490Internship1-6

Approved work-study program in cooperation with specific organizations including area museums; NGOs; and local, state, and federal agencies. Students should arrange for an internship in the semester before they wish to enroll. Permission required from program director. Offered by African & Af-American Studies. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: InternshipGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Subject
AFAM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu
AFAM 499Independent Study1-3

Investigation of an area related to African American studies according to individual interest, with emphasis on research. Permission required from program director. Offered by African & Af-American Studies. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.Specialized Designation: Topic VariesSchedule Type: Independent StudyGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale. Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Site Index © 2026-2027 George Mason University. 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Subject
AFAM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.gmu.edu

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