Getting Started

College: HFA

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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 Major

Suggested 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
Spring: AFROAM 118, 133, a 200+ level course

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How to Declare/Change into the Major

For 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.

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Summary of Requirements for the Major

Refer 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?
Yes - A minor is available! Refer to the Minor page located in the left menu bar to learn more.

For further information, contact:
Tricia Loveland
Administrative Assistant
329 New Africa House; 545-2751
tlovelan@afroam.umass.edu