African, African American, Diaspora Studies Minor

Minor requirements

The minor in African, African American, Diaspora Studies accommodates those students who recognize the importance of Africa and the African diaspora in world history, the arts, politics, economics, and other areas of studies.  The minor requires taking 20 credits, one of which must be focused on the continent of Africa and is marked with an asterisk (*), and one of which is a course at the 300-level.

• AFDS 103 Introduction to African, African American, Diaspora Studies  and AFDS 201 Witnessing Contemporary African Society * are recommended but are not required.  Students seeking an introductory level course for the minor may, in addition to the two courses above, also consider HIST 143 Africans on Africa: A Survey , HIST 209 African American History to 1877 , HIST 210 African American History: 1877 to the Present , and WGS 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies  as other relevant courses that can serve as an introduction to AAADS.
• AAADS will accept an appropriate to the Major or Minor semester long internship or full time summer internship for Major and Minor credit. You may be asked to provide proof of completion of the internship (a letter from your mentor/supervisor stating the nature and success of your work at the institution if completed during the summer, or a non-failing grade in Semester in the City). For example, an appropriate internship successfully completed in the Semester in the City (SITC) program would count toward your major or minor credit requirements.