Black Studies

Minor Requirements and Courses

The Black Studies minor requires the completion of 18 semester hours in courses related to the study of African American people and ideas in multiple disciplines, including anthropology, art, history, literature, music, philosophy, political science, sociology, speech communication and theater.

Highlighted Electives for Fall 2020

PSYC 150 - Psychosocial Foundations of African American Worldviews

Taught by Courtney R. Boddie, PhD

This course focuses on exploring the African American experience through an intersectional, psychological lens. Adlerian theory will be used to frame the class in order to offer a comprehensive understanding of this multifaceted cultural identity. A primary goal of the course will be to explore both unique and shared experiences.

Dr. Boddie is a social-justice-oriented healthcare administrator, teacher-scholar and mental health provider fully-licensed to offer comprehensive psychological care and clinical supervision in Illinois and Missouri. He completed his clinical education at the University of Missouri's CACREP accredited program followed by a doctoral residency at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. He specializes in clinical traumatology among men with African Heritage, LGBTQ+ folx, and humxns who learn differently.

Currently, Dr. Boddie serves as associate dean of students for diversity and inclusion; director of Counseling Services; and lecturer in the School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior. As an administrator, he applies his expertise to triaging, assessing, diagnosing and contributing to the treatment of organizational issues that create, maintain or exacerbate minority stress.