Black Studies
6 courses · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
BLAS 100 Introduction to Black Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is an overview of the Black Studies discipline including its social and academic origins, goals and development. Emphasis is placed on providing students with an understanding of the fundamental areas of study within the field and of the interdisciplinary approach to studying the African experience in America and the world. This course is intended for students majoring in Black Studies and Ethnic Studies; and all students interested in general knowledge of the Black experience.
BLAS 104 Black Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is an introduction to psychological concepts and principles as they relate to African American behaviors, perspectives and lifestyles. Emphasis is placed on comparing Euro-American theories as they have been traditionally applied to African Americans with contemporary Afri-centric theories and the ways in which they may be applied to create a greater understanding of the behaviors, lifestyles and psychological needs of African Americans. This course is intended for students majoring Black Studies and students interested in the Ethnic Studies aspects of psychology.
BLAS 140A African American History to Reconstruction
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This survey course examines United States History from an African American lens from the Colonial period to 1877. The course content centers on the contributions, impact, and significance of African American experiences and focuses on the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the country. This course is intended for all students interested in Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, and the history of the U.S. from an African American perspective.
BLAS 140B African American History since Reconstruction to the Present
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This survey course examines United States History from an African American lens from Reconstruction to the present. The course content centers the contributions, impact and significance of African American experiences and focuses on political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual trends, the persistence of racism, and the struggle for full equality affecting all Americans. This course is intended for all students interested in Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, and the history of the U.S. from an African American perspective.
BLAS 150 Black Women in Literature, Film and the Media
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course analyzes stereotypical, contemporary and self images of Africana women in literature, film and media. This course is designed for Black Studies and Ethnic Studies majors, and all students interested in literature, film and media.
BLAS 155 African American Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course is a survey of African American cultural expression through language and literature in historical perspective. Emphasis is placed on the cultural, ethnic, and political dynamics that influence literary, musical and theoretical texts. Topics include African praise songs, slave narratives, African American folktales, poetry, lyrics, spirituals, raps, short stories, novels, speeches and essays. This course is for students majoring in Black Studies and Ethnic Studies; and all students interested in literature from an African American perspective.