The African and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) department enrolls degree-seeking undergraduate majors and minors, doctoral students, and students seeking individual courses to enhance their UT educational experience. AADS faculty are frequent winners of prestigious teaching awards and research prizes, bringing unmatched enthusiasm and the latest techniques to the classroom. The AADS major has emerged as an ideal complementary degree for UT students seeking dual majors across the University in fields as wide-ranging as engineering, sociology, informatics and business.
Undergraduate Program
Build an interdisciplinary path of study that suits your academic goals and research interests in a dynamic department with world-class faculty and resources.
Learn More
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Yoruba Studies
The Yoruba Studies Program fosters an understanding of Yoruba politics, aesthetics, and spiritual cosmology that is diasporic in focus.
Learn MorePhoto Credit.
African Studies Certificate
The African Studies certificate allows students to engage with scholarship on African peoples, cultures, and history through the theoretical lens of Black Studies.
Learn MorePhoto Credit.
Photo Credit.
Rather Prize
The Rather Prize is a $10,000 prize awarded to a student, teacher, community organization or administrator in Texas who can best answer the question “What is your idea to improve education in the state of Texas?”
Learn MorePhoto Credit.
Liberal Arts Career Services
Our goal is to help liberal arts student translate their liberal arts education into a world of opportunities.
Learn MorePhoto Credit.
Blackademics Television
Top Black Studies scholars, artists and activists share projects and research focused on education, performance and empowerment.
Learn MorePhoto Credit.
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Rather Prize
The Rather Prize is a $10,000 prize awarded to a student, teacher, community organization or administrator in Texas who can best answer the question “What is your idea to improve education in the state of Texas?”
Learn MorePhoto Credit.
Liberal Arts Career Services
Our goal is to help liberal arts students translate their liberal arts education into a world of opportunities.
Learn MorePhoto Credit.
Blackademics Television
Top Black Studies scholars, artists and leaders share projects and research focused on education, performance and advancement.
Learn MorePhoto Credit.
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Gordon-White Building
Why is the Gordon-White Building so special? Part art gallery, part policy institute, and all educational and cultural excellence, GWB is home to Black Studies and Latino Studies at UT Austin. Take a virtual tour of this hub for student, faculty, and staff campus life.
Search "AFR - African and African Diaspora Studies" below to view AADS course offerings.
Gordon-White Building
Why is the Gordon-White Building so special? Part art gallery, part policy institute, and all educational and cultural excellence, GWB is home to African & African Diaspora Studies and Latino Studies at UT Austin. Take a virtual tour of this hub for student, faculty, and staff campus life.
Contact Us
African and African Diaspora Studies
Cherise Smith
The University of Texas at Austin
210 W. 24th Street, Mailcode E3400, Austin, TX 78712
512-471-5180