College Schools, Departments & Programs
African American & African Diaspora Studies
Minor in African American and African Diaspora Studies
Requirements
Students must complete 15 College of Arts and Sciences credit hours in African American and African Diaspora studies, including:
- African American History.
- AAAD-A 355 or AAAD-A 356 African American History I-II.
- African American Literature.
- AAAD-A 379 Early Black American Writing, or
- AAAD-A 380 Contemporary Black American Writing.
- At least one additional course for a minimum of 3 credits at the 300–400 level, which may count toward the 9 credit hours in a concentration area.
Students must take at least 9 credit hours in a single concentration area: (1) literature, (2) arts, or (3) history, culture, and social issues. Courses are selected in consultation with the academic advisor. At least 9 credit hours must be taken in residence at IU Bloomington.
In fulfilling the above requirements, students must meet all other College requirements for minors.