African and African Diaspora Studies
Minor in the College of Liberal Arts
Students in the African and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) seek to answer the questions "What does it mean to be Black?" and "What does it matter?" in areas such as law, anthropology, art, education, policy, health, literature, sports, and music.
The AADS Department is the premier Black Studies department in the state of Texas, and the first to have a Ph.D. program in the southern and southwestern United States. Students interested in pre-med, pre-law, and pre-grad school options will find that an AFR major can conform to any future career and academic plans. With a combination of service and academics, the AADS department ensures a unique education. Students who minor in AFR will gain a foundational understanding of Black Studies theories, themes, and literature. The department also provides faculty-led study abroad and domestic programs to Nicaragua, Brazil, and Los Angeles where students can engage with global Blackness. The African and African Diaspora Studies Department is dedicated to the study of the intellectual, political, artistic, and social experiences of people of African descent throughout Africa and the African Diaspora, including the United States. In this endeavor, it works in concert with The John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies and The Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis.
How to Declare
ShowTo declare this minor, contact your assigned academic advisor in your school or college.
Required Courses
ShowThe AADS Minor requires fifteen semester hours of AFR coursework including:
- AFR 303
- AFR 304
- Three hours on the subject of the continent of Africa (see approved course list on our website)
- Six hours of upper-division AFR courses in one of the following tracks:
- Critical race, gender, and sexuality theories
- Performance, music, art, and literature
- Language, history, and behavioral & social sciences
- Law, education, health, and policy
Visit the AADS minors page for more information on required courses on required courses.
