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UMA Undergraduate Guide 2019-2020
 Academic Departments and Programs Afro-American Studies Getting Started
Getting Started
Information below is meant to guide first-year students in getting started with this major and choosing appropriate courses. More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about the full major requirements. How to Explore the MajorSuggested General Education Courses:All undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at www.umass.edu/gened. Students should choose a wide variety of Gen Ed courses, providing breadth of experience. Suggested Major and Pre-Requisite Courses:Choose from among the following courses: Fall: AFROAM 101, 117 and 132 How to Declare/Change into the MajorFor current & admitted students: This major is unrestricted, which means any student can declare the major. Unrestricted majors may still have an entry process such as meeting with an advisor or attending an informational meeting. At any time, students can see Britt Rusert, the Director of Undergraduate Studies, or Tricia Loveland to declare/change the major. Summary of Requirements for the MajorRefer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn more. Minimum total # of courses required is 12. Is there a minor? If so what are the requirements? For further information, contact: |