Black Studies Academic Programs

Black and Africana Studies, B.A.

Contact coordinator for advising: Dr. Susana Castillo-Rodriguez (castillos@geneseo.edu)

Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 36-41


Basic Requirements: (10-11 Credits)


Elective Requirements: (20-23 Credits)


Experiential Learning and Capstone Requirements: (6-7 Credits)


  • One experiential learning course (study abroad*, internship, directed study, integrative applied learning): 3-4 credits
  • BLKS 490 - Senior Capstone Seminar: 3 credits

*Check the Black and Africana Studies program finder for study abroad courses.

https://www.geneseo.edu/academic-program-finder/black-studies-major

Related Requirements:


  • Students must complete 18 credits at the 300 or 400 level. Students can apply upper-division methodology courses, electives, experiential learning, and the capstone to meet this requirement.
  • Minimum competency of C- for fulfillment of major requirements.

Department Writing Requirement


Successful completion of BLKS 490 fulfills the writing requirement.

Africana Studies Minor

Contact coordinator for advising: Dr. Susana Castillo-Rodriguez (castillos@geneseo.edu)

Requirements: 18 credits that meet the following criteria. At least one class each from departments of Anthropology, English, and History; at least four at the 200-level or above; at least one 300 or 400 -level; at least one with an African or African Diaspora focus outside the United States (appropriate classes are marked with an * below) and at least one with an African-American focus. We strongly encourage students do an internship, study abroad, or take a directed study.

Courses from the following list should be chosen in consultation with an Africana Studies program advisor. (Under advisement, new and one time courses may also be considered for Africana Studies credit.)