This is an interdisciplinary program administered by the faculty of History. Kentucky State University is committed to continued scholarship, inquiry, and education in African American history and culture. By drawing upon the resources of faculty in a broad range of related studies, it is hoped that students will develop an understanding of the African American experience from a variety of perspectives. Admission to this program requires a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0, and it is recommended that students complete the Liberal Studies Requirements prior to pursuing the minor. Students must successfully complete 18 semester credit hours from a variety of interdisciplinary courses selected in consultation with their advisor. The courses include:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ENG 409	Literature African-Americans	3
GEO 212	Geography of Africa	3
HIS 314	African-Americans in US	3
HIS 365	African History to 1870	3
HIS 366	African History from 1870	3
HIS 411	African-Americans 20th Cent	3
MUS 323	African-American Music	3
MUS 325	Jazz History/Literature	3
POS 462	Politics of Developing Nations	3
SOC 304	Race and Ethnic Relations	3