Expand Your Studies
How to Apply/Declare
Current Undergraduate Students: Declare or change your minor by completing an Undergraduate Program Add/Change form.
Prospective Undergraduate Students: Apply for admission to UMass Boston by completing an application. Start by reviewing the first-year and transfer application pages for important information about requirements, deadlines, and application status checks. Use the links below to apply:
Curriculum
Introductory Course (3 Credits)
- AFRSTY 110 - African-American History I 3 Credit(s)
- AFRSTY 111 - African-American History II 3 Credit(s)
Electives (12 Credits)
Take four courses offered through Africana Studies at the 200-level or higher. At least two courses must be 300-level or higher.
For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.
Completion Requirements
Complete 18 credits from six courses, including two introductory courses and four electives.
Pass/fail: No more than one course taken pass/fail may be applied toward the minor.
Residency: At least four courses applied toward the minor must be completed at UMass Boston.
Contact
Isabelle Ribeiro Antoine, Administrative Assistant
Wheatley Hall, Floor: 04, Room: 00098
Isabelle.Ribeiro [@] umb.edu
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