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 100 | INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AND BLACK DIASPORA STUDIES | 4 |
| 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 300 level course | 4 | |
| Select THREE ABD electives (senior ABD minors may take the ABD Capstone in partial fulfillment of this requirement) | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Students majoring in African and Black Diaspora Studies (BA) are restricted from earning this minor.