AADS Minor
The AADS Minor requires fifteen semester hours of AFR coursework, including:
- AFR 303. Introduction to Black Studies
- AFR 304. Intro to the Study of Africa
- Three hours on the subject of the continent of Africa (see approved list below)
- Six hours of upper-division AFR courses in one of the following tracks (see approved list below):
- Theory
- The Arts
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Policy
Students who wish to pursue the AADS Minor should apply HERE & contact Lucy Vélez, lucy.velez@austin.utexas.edu with any questions.
Course Lists are for informational purposes only. They do not replace department or university catalog requirements, and are not a substitution for official advising.
Additional information is available in the university catalog.
AADS Tracks
Majors and minors in AADS can choose from four tracks to guide their academic journey: Theory, The Arts, Policy, and Humanities & Social Sciences. These tracks serve as concentrations within the department, allowing students to take courses that align with their passions and support their academic and professional goals.
Description
Some career paths supplemented by this track include Archeology, Social Work, Urban Planning, Research, Public Administration, and Education.
Popular courses in this track include AFR 345F Sex & Power in African Diaspora and AFR 386C Black Queer Studies. Visit our Course Catalog to learn more about courses in the Theory track.
Description
Some career paths supplemented by this track include Curation, Art Education, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Production and Copywriting.
Popular courses in this track include AFR 3301 The Arts of Hip Hop and AFR 330L African American Literature Since Harlem Renaissance. Visit our Course Catalog to learn more about courses in the Arts track.
Description
Some career paths supplemented by this track include Primary Care, Law, Healthcare Administration, Software Engineering, Data Analysis and Economic Consultation.
Popular courses in this track include AFR 302M Numbering Race and AFR 350K Puerto Rico in Crises. Visit our Course Catalog to learn more about courses in the Policy track.
Description
Some career paths supplemented by this track include Community Organization, Campaign Management, Journalism, School Administration, Teaching and Independent Scholarship.
Popular courses in this track include AFR 370 Power/Money in TX Public Education and AFR 360L Race and U.S. Social Policy. Visit our Course Catalog to learn more about courses in the Humanities & Social Sciences track.