Requirements for an African Studies Minor (AS)
A minor in African Studies consists of six courses (totaling a minimum of 20 credits) taken from at least two departments. There are no prerequisites. To complete the minor, students must take HIAF 2001 and HIAF 2002 and earn a grade of C or better in both courses; take twelve additional credits approved by the Director of Undergraduate Programs and earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses counted toward the minor. Up to six credits of relevant study abroad may apply to the minor.
Declaring an African Studies Minor
The procedure for declaring a minor in African Studies is as follows
- Make an appointment with the AS Faculty Advisor, Anne Rotich.
- Be prepared to discuss the courses you have taken, or plan to take, to fulfill the AS minor requirements.
Print the Minor Declaration Form (pdf)
After the DUP has reviewed and approved your curricular plans, you will transfer your AAS major/minor declaration information to the Declare a Major or Minor form on the College website. Instructions for logging in and accessing the form can be found at the above link. Be sure to select the correct major/minor so that we receive your declaration. Do not proceed to this step until your worksheet has been approved! Having trouble using the form? Email CollegeForms@virginia.edu with as much information as possible about your specific problem. Haven’t heard back from us in 5 business days? Feel free to email us at ajr6y@virginia.edu including your full name, computing ID, and the major/minor you are trying to declare.