Minor in African and African-American Studies
The African and African-American Studies Program offers a minor option for undergraduates. The minor is open to ALL students,
even those majoring in Engineering, Business Studies, or Nursing.
Road to the Minor
To graduate with a minor in African and African-American Studies, you are required to earn 18 credits of AAS-designated
courses, including:
(a) AAS 101, Introduction to African and African-American Studies (3 credits), and
(b) AAS 480, Seminar in African and African-American Studies (3 credits).
AAS-designated courses being offered in any semester are available at http://www.umassd.edu/courselistings/courselisting.cfm
And remember, AAS courses are listed under College of Arts and Sciences.
To elect to graduate with a minor in African and African-American Studies, first download this “request for minor form ”
PDF form, complete the form, and return it to Ms. Karen Monahan (in Lib. Arts Building, Room 396F). We will get your
form to the Registry.
For clarification, guidance, and advising regarding the minor, contact the Director, Dr. Chidiebere Nwaubani at Liberal
Arts Building, Room 399F (phone: 508- 910-6617; cnwaubani@umassd.edu).
