Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: Black Studies, B.A.

Year 1 - 31 units

BLST 202 - Introduction to Africana Studies Units: 3
Meets GE: 6 & Multicultural Perspectives requirement
GE 1A - Student’s Choice of GE Area 1A: English Composition - 3 units Units: 3
GE 1B - Student’s Choice of GE Area 1B: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 5A - Student’s Choice of GE Area 5A: Physical Sciences course - 4 units Units: 4
Can also choose to take a 5B: Biological Science course (3-4 units)
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes:
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

BLST 201 - Black Aesthetics Units: 3
GE 5B - Student’s Choice of GE Area 5B: Biological Science course - 3 units Units: 3
If GE 5B taken in a prior semester, choose a GE: Area 5A.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

GE 4 - Student’s Choice of GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
Student’s Choice of BLST Elective Course . Units: 3
15 units of electives are required.
Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course. Units: 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275 or CHS 350.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

BLST 400 - Black Leaders Seminar in Black Studies Units: 3
UDGE 4 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 unit Units: 3 *
Student’s Choice of BLST Elective Course. Units: 315 units of electives are required.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes:
- *BLST 343, BLST 351, and POLS 306 meet the UDGE-4 requirement. See catalog for course titles and descriptions
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

BLST 493 - Research and Writing Methods: Approaches and Theories in Black Studies Units: 3
Meets GWAR requirement
UDGE 3 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 3: Arts or Humanities course - 3 unit Units: 3 *
Student’s Choice of BLST Elective Course. Units: 315 units of electives are required.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes:
- *MUS 330 meets the UDGE-3 requirement. See catalog for course title and description.

BLST 499 - Capstone Units: 3
Requires Consent of Instructor
Student’s Choice of BLST Elective Course. Units: 315 units of electives are required.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one of the following:
UDGE 2 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 2: Mathematical Concepts - Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
UDGE 5 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 5: Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes:
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

BLST 495 - Contemporary Issues in Black Communities Units: 3
Student’s Choice of BLST Elective Course. Units: 315 units of electives are required.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 2Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes:
- Attend Grad Fest in March