BA - Black Studies 24
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The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in African and African Diaspora Studies offers students an interdisciplinary educational experience that fosters an understanding of the transnational experiences of African and African-descended peoples in the US, Caribbean, South Americana, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Students will gain an appreciation for the diverse character of humanity, explore the complex historical and cultural relations between Africans on the continent and African-descended peoples in the Diaspora, and engage in a comparative study of issues affecting Africans in the continent and the Diasporas.
Term 1
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ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
3
POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
3
BLCK 2100 CareerSuccess w/ Black StudiesBLCK 2100 CareerSuccess w/ Black Studies3 Credits
This course introduces students to occupations and job opportunities in the public, private, and non-profit sectors relevant to the field of Black Studies. Students engage in exercises designed to assist in successful progression in and completion of the Black Studies major. Topics include an overview of the Black Studies undergraduate major, career options relevant to Black Studies, preparation for employment with a bachelor?s degree, and preparing for and succeeding in graduate school.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C
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Total: 15
Term 2
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ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
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General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (1 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (1 of 2)3 Credits
SCI 1102 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L)
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3
Total: 15
Year 1 (Hours: 30)
Term 3
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ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
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3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (2 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science (2 of 2)4 Credits
SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L)
4
Lower-Division Area F Elective (1 of 3) Select any three 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog approved by the faculty advisor. Students are encouraged to take any 1000 or 2000 level courses with the following prefixes: BLCK, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS. Note: Per BOR Policy, physical activity courses (HPE 1000-level courses) cannot be used in Area F.Lower-Division Area F Elective (1 of 3) Select any three 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog approved by the faculty advisor. Students are encouraged to take any 1000 or 2000 level courses with the following prefixes: BLCK, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS. Note: Per BOR Policy, physical activity courses (HPE 1000-level courses) cannot be used in Area F.3 Credits
@ 1@ or @ 2@
3
Lower-Division Area F Elective (2 of 3) Select any three 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog approved by the faculty advisor. Students are encouraged to take any 1000 or 2000 level courses with the following prefixes: BLCK, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS. Note: Per BOR Policy, physical activity courses (HPE 1000-level courses) cannot be used in Area F.Lower-Division Area F Elective (2 of 3) Select any three 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog approved by the faculty advisor. Students are encouraged to take any 1000 or 2000 level courses with the following prefixes: BLCK, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS. Note: Per BOR Policy, physical activity courses (HPE 1000-level courses) cannot be used in Area F.3 Credits
@ 1@ or @ 2@
3
Total: 15
Term 4
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3
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Lower Division Area F elective (3 of 3) Select any three 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog approved by the faculty advisor. Students are encouraged to take any 1000 or 2000 level courses with the following prefixes: BLCK, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS. Note: Per BOR Policy, physical activity courses (HPE 1000-level courses) cannot be used in Area F.Lower Division Area F elective (3 of 3) Select any three 1000 or 2000 level courses in the undergraduate catalog approved by the faculty advisor. Students are encouraged to take any 1000 or 2000 level courses with the following prefixes: BLCK, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS. Note: Per BOR Policy, physical activity courses (HPE 1000-level courses) cannot be used in Area F.3 Credits
@ 1@ or @ 2@
3
Total: 15
Year 2 (Hours: 30)
Term 5
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3
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3
Area III: Historical Investigation (1 of 2)Area III: Historical Investigation (1 of 2)3 Credits
BLCK 3440 or HIST 3333 or HIST 3334 or HIST 3335 or HIST 3357 or HIST 3358 or HIST 3382 or HIST 3391 or HIST 3392 or HIST 4391 or HIST 4905
3
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3
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Total: 15
Term 6
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ISD 3100 Applied Interdisp InquiryISD 3100 Applied Interdisp Inquiry3 Credits
This is a course on the nature of interdisciplinary inquiry. Students acquire a foundational understanding of modes of thinking interdisciplinary scholars and professionals use. Topics may include an introduction to scientific, social scientific, and/or humanities-based research and inquiry methods, as well as approaches to reasoning used in applied settings. The class discusses strategies for selecting a framework and analytical approach and engage ethical questions associated with research, policy development, and decision-making in interdisciplinary studies.
Prerequisites: ASIA 3001 with a minimum grade of C or
AADS 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
AADS 1102 with a minimum grade of C or
ISD 1198 with a minimum grade of C or
INTS 1198 with a minimum grade of C
3
Area I: Cultural Production & Expression (2 of 2)Area I: Cultural Production & Expression (2 of 2)3 Credits
BLCK 3100 or BLCK 3200 or BLCK 3300 or BLCK 3310 or BLCK 3510 or ENGL 3360 or ENGL 3400 or ENGL 3500 or ENGL 3600 or MUSI 3200 or MUSI 3411
3
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Area III: Historical Investigation (2 of 2)Area III: Historical Investigation (2 of 2)3 Credits
BLCK 3440 or HIST 3333 or HIST 3334 or HIST 3335 or HIST 3357 or HIST 3358 or HIST 3382 or HIST 3391 or HIST 3392 or HIST 4391 or HIST 4905
3
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3
Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 30)
Term 7
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Total: 15
Term 8
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Total: 15
Year 4 (Hours: 30)
Program Total: 120 Hours
Milestones: All courses indicated as a Milestone with this icon ( 
) should be completed in the term suggested to prevent delays in program completion.
Disclaimer: An academic map is a suggested four-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the KSU undergraduate catalog. This sample schedule serves as a general guideline to help build a full schedule each term. Some departments allow students to use the three credit first-year seminar course as a free elective for a degree program, which may impact the program's total credit hours. Milestones, courses, and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major are designated to keep you on track to graduate in four years. Missing milestones could delay your program. Enrolled Students should reference DegreeWorks and not this plan.
This map is not a substitute for academic advisement—contact your advisor if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also
see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.kennesaw.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Note: Requirements are continually under revision, and
there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked; contact the department and/or program area for current information.
You may choose to attend a summer term to reduce your load during fall or spring terms but still stay on track to graduate in four years.
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