Department Chair

Dr. Marquita Gammage


Santa Susana Hall (SN) 324
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8315

Phone: (818) 677-3311 Fax: (818) 677-3619

Minors in Africana Studies

Students should consult an advisor to design a program that complements their major. Students may choose courses from a wide range of offerings that provide a background in several areas critical to their understanding of the African world experience.

Program Requirements for a Minor in Africana Studies (21 Units)

Lower Division Required Courses (9 units)

Choose one from the following:

2. Upper Division Courses (12 units)

  • In consultation with an AFRS advisor, select 12 units of Upper Division Africana Studies courses.

  • The minor in African Studies is designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the study of African history, literature, politics, geography and cultures. It provides a background for teaching Africa and World Cultures in elementary and secondary schools. Students may take courses in several departments which satisfy the minor requirements or may use these courses as electives in their majors.
  • For more information about this minor, please visit the Interdisciplinary Minor in African Studies website.

Department Chair

Dr. Marquita Gammage


Santa Susana Hall (SN) 324
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8315

Phone: (818) 677-3311 Fax: (818) 677-3619

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