Exceptional students majoring in Africana studies are considered for admission to the honors program upon the successful completion of five semesters or 80 credits hours (including at least 16 in African studies). The honors program consists of two courses taken in the senior year: AFST 497, Advanced Independent Study/Honors Research and AFST 499, Honors Thesis. Honors in African Studies are awarded to the students who receive at least a B grade in Advanced Independent Study/Honors Research and at least an A - in Honors Thesis.