Requirements
In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements for completing a B.A. or B.S., candidates enrolled in the Black Studies major must meet the 60-credit minimum. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) are not acceptable toward fulfilling the major requirements in the area of specialization. At least 30 of the total 60 credits required for the major or 45 of the total credits presented for graduation must be taken in residence at Portland State University. A minimum 2.50 GPA is required in courses taken for the major. Students interested in declaring a major in Black Studies should see the department undergraduate advisor or the department chair for assistance with Black Studies course selection.
Core courses
| BSt 202 | Introduction to Black Studies | 4 |
| BSt 396 | Research Methodologies in Black Studies | 4 |
| BSt 407 | Seminar | 4 |
| | And Either | |
| BSt 411 | African American History Seminar | 4 |
| | or | |
| BSt 450 | Topics in African/Caribbean History And Culture | 4 |
Elective Courses
| BSt | Two lower-division Black Studies courses | 8 |
| BSt | Six upper-division electives in Black Studies | 24 |
| | Three upper-division non-Black Studies courses or advisor-approved courses | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 60