College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Africana Studies
www.kent.edu/afs

About This Program

The Africana Studies minor introduces students to the experiences and accomplishments of people of African descent, wherever they may be in the world. The minor complements majors that prepare students to work in areas such as education, law, law enforcement, public service, social work, research, foreign service, business and community development.

Beyond the required courses, students may choose to focus on history, diaspora studies, politics, language, culture, arts or a general program.

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Mwatabu S. Okantah | mokantah@kent.edu 330-672-2300 or
  330-672-0142
• Speak with an Advisor

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Understand the historical experiences of people of African descent.
2. Interact with diverse communities and be informed and engaged global citizens.
3. Relate current political and social issues facing the Africana world to global historical events.
4. Read, analyze and critically articulate the contemporary socio-economic, political and cultural issues facing people of African descent.