Students desiring a minor in African and African American Studies may select one of three areas of concentration: African Diaspora Studies, African Studies, or African American Studies. Minors (especially African Diaspora minors) are encouraged to elect at least one diaspora course, which may be substituted for either area requirement. A senior seminar is not required, but is strongly recommended.
MINOR in AFRICAN DIASPORA STUDIES, consists of six courses.
Two survey courses, (one must be AAAS 10 or AAAS 11)
Four electives, which must include one course each with the following distributive designations:
The elective courses for the diaspora minor must include two area courses in addition to the survey courses:
Prospective minors: please complete the AAAS Minor Worksheet in consultation with the Chair, and hand it in to the Program Office with a copy of your minor card signed by the Chair.