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The minor provides students with a general knowledge about African and Black Diaspora (ABD) Studies. Many students minor in ABD to complement their major field studies.

Six courses (24-quarter hours) are required for the ABD minor. ABD courses that fulfill Liberal Studies Learning Domain requirements can also double-count towards the ABD minor.

Course Requirements​

Course Title Quarter Hours
ABD 100INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AND BLACK DIASPORA STUDIES4
Select ONE of the following three courses:4
AFRICA: PEOPLES, CULTURES, IDEAS AND MOVEMENTS
AFRO-CARIBBEAN AND AFRO-LATIN AMERICA: PEOPLES, CULTURES, IDEAS AND MOVEMENTS
AFRICAN AMERICA: PEOPLES, CULTURES, IDEAS AND MOVEMENTS
Select ONE ABD 300 level course4
Select THREE ABD electives (senior ABD minors may take the ABD Capstone in partial fulfillment of this requirement)12
Total Hours24

​Students majoring in African and Black Diaspora Studies (BA) are restricted from earning this minor.