Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

African-American Studies


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This program of study serves as a foundation for those students who need a broad, diverse liberal education, with the ultimate goal of transfer to another higher education institution. Students typically enter this degree with the intent of majoring in Interdisciplinary Programs at the transfer institution.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: African-American Studies

Recommended Full-Time Schedule


The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

2See senior institution for history requirements.

3Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

4Complete SOCI 2005 and SOCI 2006 or HUM 2020 and HUM 2030.

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year


Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)


Second Year


Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)


Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)


Program Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements (41 hours)


Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)


History (6 hours)


Approved History General Education electives2 6 credits

Mathematics (3 hours)


Natural Science (8 hours)


Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives1, 3 8 credits

Electives (10 hours)


3See note above. Select from:

Total Credit Hours 60


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