Cal State Northridge Africana Studies, Option in African and African-American Social Sciences
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Africana Studies, Option in African and African-American Social Sciences transfers starts with AFRS 100, AFRS 168 and AFRS 201; the full list is below.
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Cal State Northridge Africana Studies, Option in African and African-American Social Sciences Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Africana Studies, Option in African and African-American Social Sciences major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete all of these
- AFRS 100 Introduction to Black Studies and Culture
- AFRS 168 Introduction to the African Diaspora
- AFRS 201 Economics of the African American Community I
- AFRS 271 African American History to 1865
- AFRS 272 African American History Since 1865
Complete 1 of these
- AFRS 220 Introduction to Black Psychology
- AFRS 221 Introduction to Black Sociology
Complete 1 of these
- AFRS 245 African American Literature Since 1930
- AFRS 252 Popular Culture and the Black World
Also listed by CSUN
CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Electives
1 of these
- AFRS 161 American Political Institutions: A Black Perspective
- AFRS 165 Introduction to Pan-Africanism
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Northridge have an Africana Studies, Option in African and African-American Social Sciences major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Africana Studies, Option in African and African-American Social Sciences (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Africana Studies, Option in African and African-American Social Sciences?
Cal State Northridge's Africana Studies, Option in African and African-American Social Sciences major preparation includes AFRS 100, AFRS 168, AFRS 201, AFRS 271, AFRS 272 and AFRS 220, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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