Advantages & Benefits:
- Teaches the political, economic, social, and civil constructs in the U.S.
- Gives students the ability to work closely with faculty
- Challenges students with critical thinking and engaging analysis
- Offers opportunities for collaborative work
Professional Applications:
Black Diaspora and African American Studies is useful and needed in all disciplines and field of work. Our students engage in a number of co-curricular activities, like Study Abroad, College Exchange , campus organizations, research, like Independent Study, and special seminars.
Testimonials:
"Declaring the program was unexpected but such a profound experience. I’m so thankful that I was able to broaden my breadth of knowledge through this program, and my perception of the world has significantly changed for the better through the courses that I took for the minor. I am a better person because of the knowledge I have acquired from partaking in the program. This program is fantastic." - Nathy Nguyen, Marshall College Class of 2019
"It has allowed me to have a greater understanding and compassion for all people, while inspiring me to give back to my community in my spare time through productive and efficient means. I would recommend any and every person to take the AASM, as the minor gives knowledge, information, and includes real-life analysis and perspectives which is essential to all Americans." - Victor Brown, Revelle College Class of 2011
If you want to declare a minor, follow these steps.
African American Studies minor code is M063. Consult with the program's advisor about questions related to the AAS minor requirements.
You may overlap up to 2 Upper Division courses for use between a major and a minor; these must be approved by both departments.You will need to request the overlap from each department using the Virtual Advising Center.
However, it's important to clarify that the opportunity to overlap upper-division courses is exclusive to majors and minors, and does not extend to overlapping upper-division courses between different minors.