Explore the rich history, culture, and contributions of African Americans and understand the impact of race and identity on society.
On-Campus
Undergraduate Minor
18-credit minor
African American Studies is a minor for students who wish to gain greater knowledge of the history and culture of African Americans in the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. The program is interdisciplinary in nature and includes courses in history, literature, political science, sociology, and the arts, among others. Students with any major may complete an African American Studies minor by fulfilling the necessary requirements.
Minor Courses: Students must complete all courses listed here to receive a Minor in African American Studies:
Elective courses (9). Students will take three courses from the following list. Please note that other courses might be substituted for those listed with the permission of the program advisor.
Please reference the current catalog for all course descriptions.
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Grants and scholarships are awarded based on both need and merit.
Contact our faculty lead for program-specific questions or email admissions@aic.edu for general college admission requirements.
Phone: 413.205.3207
Email: sandra.sego@aic.edu
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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