African Studies
Minor offered
Visit the African studies webpage at https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/african-studies.
Minor
The African studies minor consists of six African Studies courses. Students are encouraged to begin with either AFS 101 or 225 and must select courses from a range of disciplines. Also, they must complete a capstone course that is either an African Studies 400-level seminar or an interdisciplinary independent project approved by the African Studies Advisory Board.
Study Abroad
Courses completed in the University’s Kenya -Program (KSP) count toward completion of either the minor or the combined major. Students who apply for the KSP must complete an introductory course in African studies (AFS 101 or AFS 225 is especially recommended). Interested students should discuss their academic plans with one of the coordinators of the program as well as personnel in the office of International and Intercultural Studies. Students who complete the KSP are encouraged to declare a combined major or minor in African studies and in most cases will only need to complete the 400-level capstone requirements after participating on the program. Participants in the France program have a study trip to Senegal. There are also several opportunities for study in Africa during the summer. For more information on the Kenya Program, France program or summer study options, visit https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/ciis.