Minor in African Studies

Coordinator: David Olali, PhD

As the oldest and the most diverse continent in the World, Africa provides one of the best venues for the study of the human and nature relationships especially with the impact of issues such as urbanization, deforestation, soil erosion, climate change and wildlife conservation. The diversity of the continent is highlighted in every aspect of life: the people, the languages, the vegetation, the political traditions, the economic practices, the belief systems, world views and so on. The Minor in African Studies will provide the students an understanding of this unique and diverse continent. This will not only heighten the students’ sensitivity to the changing nature of the World but it will also improve their comprehension of globalization and interrelationships of all human history and culture. A Minor in African Studies, through its curriculum, will enhance students’ abilities, options, and opportunities as they enter the global market place

In order to complete the Minor in African Studies, students must complete 18 credit hours from the list below of *courses endorsed by the African Studies Institute. The following regulations also apply:

• A minor must contain at least 9 hours of upper division course work.
• Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas I through V may not be counted as course work in the minor. Courses taken in Core Area VI may be counted as course work in the minor.
• A minor in African Studies will not consist of more than 6 hours of African related independent study or course work not listed amongst courses endorsed by the African Studies Institute (ASI). Such course work must be petitioned and approved by the ASI Director.
• At least three courses (9 hours) must be taken in residence.
• It is not compulsory to study abroad to earn hours for the minor, but hours acquired in study abroad programs in Africa can be counted towards the minor.
• Courses taken to earn the Certificate in African Studies cannot be used towards the minor.
• All courses used to satisfy the minor must be passed with a grade "C" (2.0) or better.
• Total Required hours for the minor:         18

Minor in African Studies Brochure

(*Students should check with the African Studies Institute or the University of Georgia bulletin for newly added courses).

Courses for the Minor

Required Courses: (9 hours):

Electives: (9 hours)

For a complete listing of courses for the Certificate in African Studies, please visit the African Studies Institute website: https://bulletin.uga.edu/CertDisplay/2 or consult the University of Georgia bulletin https://bulletin.uga.edu/CoursesHome?Prefix=AFST

For more information, contact:

David Olali, PhD

Academic Professional Associate & Assistant Director

African Studies Institute 

The University of Georgia

101 Herty Dr, Athens, GA | 2nd Floor, room 201C | Athens, GA 30602

Cell Phone:  762-316-3104

Email: olali@uga.edu

Declaration form submission

Interested in the Minor in African Studies Program? Then, complete and submit a signed Declaration ASI Minor in African Studies Declaration Form here. You can download the form from any of the links below:

1. Minor in African Studies - MS Word doc.
2. Minor in African Studies - PDF