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How To MINOR IN BLACK STUDIES (BLS) @ UMass DARTMOUTH:

The Black Studies minor is an eighteen (18) Credit minor. The first step is to obtain a “Declaration of Minor” form, which can download here => “request for minor form ” PDF form; or it can be found in the CAS building outside of Rooms 356, 303 or at the Frederick Douglass Unity House. complete the form, and return it to Ms. Cheryl Bednarik (in Liberal Arts Building, Room 356). We will get your form to the Registry.

BLS minors are required to take:

• BLS 101 Intro to Black Studies (or an approved equivalent).
• Two (2) 200- level courses.*
• Two (2) 300 and/or 400- level courses.*
• The capstone seminar BLS 480 (or an approved equivalent)

*from the approved curriculum or with approval of BLS Director.

Previous activities and Capstone projects by Black Studies have included:

-       Providing tutoring to middle and high school students, tracking student progress.
-       Research & presentations on post Colonial West African countries.
-       Research and presentations into voting trends and re-districting of votes in Black communities. 
-       The African Diaspora and cultural hybrids.
-       African Dance choreography and performance
-       A documentary about Black hair- styles.
-       Research and presentations around the criminal justice system and Black males in America.
-       Creating non-profit, community service organizations, addressing social, political and/or economic issues and needs in Black communities.
-       Annotated art exhibits.

For clarification, guidance, and advising regarding the minor, contact the Director, Mwalim (Prof. MJ Peters) at Liberal Arts Building, Room 303 (phone: 508- 999-8304; mpeters@umassd.edu).