Jan 29, 2026  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

PLSC 543 Civil Rights and the African American Experience


This course will explore the impact of race as a dominant and dynamic force that has shaped the interpretation of the Constitution and subsequent Civil Rights Acts. Students will critically examine how Black communities organized for change and how the civil rights movement contributed to American political reform.

Often cross-listed with AFC 543 

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation

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Equivalent Course(s) - AFC 543
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