The African Studies Program encourages undergraduates to learn about Africa. The program coordinates an interdisciplinary course introducing undergraduate students to the study of Africa from a variety of perspectives. The course, Africa: An Introductory Survey, may be taken for credit in the departments of African Languages and Literature, Afro-American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science or Sociology.

A concentration in African Studies is available for undergraduates. Students who complete 15 credits from the African Studies Program core curriculum taken from at least two different departments and not using more than two courses from any one department, will receive certification from the African Studies Program. A list of courses is available in the Program Office, 205 Ingraham Hall. Current and past ASP course offerings are available online. Early advising is recommended through the African Studies Program. Complete details on concentration requirements and an application form are also available online.

A variety of possibilities exist for undergraduate students who wish to pursue the study of Africa. The Concentration in African Studies allows undergraduate students to emphasize African studies in the context of their major, while completing the major requirements of a department such as History, Political Science, or Sociology. Also available is the B.A. major in African Languages and Literature.

Additionally, undergraduates can develop an individual major in African Studies, making use of the University's individual major plan. This allows the undergraduate to develop an approved and coherent pattern of courses in more than one department in order to study Africa from an interdisciplinary perspective. The plan for the individual major in African Studies should be developed and approved in either the sophomore or early junior year in consultation with one of the members of the African Studies Faculty (see Faculty listing). The minimum 36 credits must include at least 20 credits in intermediate and advanced level courses and no more then 24 credits in one department. The individual major may be completed for honors credit. Individual major application forms are available in 104 South Hall. The African Studies Program cannot approve the individual major. The Faculty Committee on individual majors is responsible for reviewing and approving individual major proposals. Further details about the individual major in African Studies are available in the Program Office, 205 Ingraham Hall.

Undergraduates also may major in International Relations with a concentration in African Studies. This major includes courses on international relations, African politics, African economics, and two years of an African language. It includes 37 credits in addition to basic coursework. Required courses are the introductory survey Africa 277, plus courses on African politics, history, economics and third and fourth semester of an African language. Elective coursework completes the balance of required credits.

Students interested in international trade and agriculture, hunger, poverty, environmental protection, and other issues that affect Africa can pursue the Bachelor of Science degree in International Agriculture and Natural Resources offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. For this degree, students combine 15 credits in a major department with two years of foreign language study, courses in the natural and social sciences, and international experience.

For admission to the undergraduate degree program, contact: the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or the Office of Transfer and International Admissions.