African American and African Diaspora Studies

African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAAD) examines the experiences of people of African descent in the United States and throughout the world. Students in AAAD study art, literature, film, folklore, music, dance, history, institutions, communities, culture, stratification, movements, or identities. The department also offers an AAAD interdepartmental major with English, History, Religious Studies, or Sociology. Ask an advisor for more information.

Liberal arts skills stressed in AAAD include critical thinking and experiential learning skills, creative writing, reflective critical reading and writing, ethical and moral reasoning, service learning, community service, intercultural competence and social justice as civic duties of value, scholarship of engagement, and interdisciplinary analysis.

Graduates from AAAD successfully pursue careers in academics, medicine, theatre and drama, music composition, information technology, law, engineering, education, journalism, criminal justice, creative writing, fundraising, politics, social work, business, and community organizing.