ETHAFR-BA - African/African-American Studies

The ethnic studies program offers an interdisciplinary examination of African-American and Mexican-American experiences through the social sciences and humanities. Students receive instruction in important periods of African, Mexican and American history, probing the roots of traditions beginning in early African and pre-Columbian cultures, as well as examining minorities in contemporary U.S. society. This program provides good preparation for graduate work in the social sciences, the humanities and professional schools, as well as jobs and careers in many fields. Education, law, journalism, urban planning, business, social work and politics are a few of the fields for which ethnic studies provides a strong background.

Courses to fulfill the requirements for this program should be selected in consultation with the program director. A total of 33 credit hours are required to complete the major in African and African-American studies.

Transfer Credit Policy
Once students have matriculated at SMU, the ethnic studies program will not accept transfer credit for online courses. For general University transfer course policies, students should refer to the Enrollment and Academic Records section of this catalog.