College of Ethnic Studies
Africana Studies at SFSU was formed through the 1968-69 Student Strike, led by the Black Student Union, the Third World Liberation Front, and allies. Students demanded a relevant education that taught about their communities: their histories, literatures, arts, cultures, struggles for social justice, and resistance to the dominant narratives of a racist America. Over the past fifty years, the discipline of Black/Africana Studies has extended to all realms of study.
SFSU's data has shown that all students who take Ethnic Studies courses are more likely to graduate. Students of Africana Studies have stated that our courses provide valuable elements that help them negotiate the university, including Historical Location, Knowledge of Self, Sense of Social Responsibility, Unique Perspectives, Relevant & Engaging Pedagogy, Communal Environments, and Special Connections with Professors.
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy to follow semester by semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
Department of Africana Studies
Psychology and Ethnic Studies Building, Room 103
Phone: (415) 338-2352
Email: afrs@sfsu.edu
Website: https://africana.sfsu.edu/
Chair: Abul Pitre
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
All of our 100+ and 200+ level classes are open to First-Year Students.
- AFRS 210 - Can fulfill C2 (required for major)
- AFRS 266 - Can fulfill C2 (required for major)
- AFRS 101 - Can fulfill D1 (required for major)
- AFRS 200 - Can fulfill D1 (required for major)
None of these classes have prerequisite requirements.
You can also fulfill the following GE requirements with classes that count toward the major/minor:
- AFRS 204 - Can fulfill C1
- AFRS 221 - Can fulfill C1
- AFRS 230 - Can fulfill C1
- AFRS 256 - Can fulfill C1
- AFRS 215 - Can fulfill D1
- AFRS 111 - Can fulfill D1
- AFRS 202 - Can fulfill D1
- AFRS 203 - Can fulfill D1
- AFRS 260 - Can fulfill D1
- AFRS 208 - Can fulfill D2
Once you have made your course choices for Steps 1-4, you may already have between 12-15 units chosen for your first semester—about 4 to 5 classes.
If more units are needed, you will proceed to "Step 5 - Choosing GE Courses" from your Orientation Advising Module after considering the following recommendations...
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GE Area |
Advisor Notes |
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A1 Oral Communication |
Covered in “Step 3” on Class Planner |
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A2 Written English Communication |
Covered in “Step 1” on Class Planner |
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A3 Critical Thinking |
Covered in “Step 3” on Class Planner |
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B1 Physical Science |
Consider taking a B3 Lab if chosen |
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B2 Life Science |
Consider taking a B3 Lab if chosen |
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B3 Laboratory Science |
Make sure this includes a LEC component if chosen |
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B4 Quantitative Reasoning |
Covered in “Step 2” on Class Planner |
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C1 Arts |
There are major courses for this area |
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C2 Humanities |
There are major courses for this area |
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D Social Sciences |
There are major courses for this area |
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D US History |
There are major courses for this area |
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E Lifelong Learning & Self-Development (LLD) |
Covered in “Step 1” on Class Planner |
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F Ethnic Studies |
There are major courses for this area |
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US/CA Government |
Choose any |
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.