Programs & Admissions
The Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS) provides a major in the discipline for both graduate and undergraduate students. Undergraduates may expand their studies by pursuing an interdepartmental major in African American and African diaspora studies and English, history, religious studies, or sociology. Graduates may choose an MA in AAADS alone or go into a joint degree program. In addition, minors are offered for both the BA and the MA, as well as for the PhD.
Why major in African American and African Diaspora Studies?
Lots of reasons! Click here to read all about it. (PDF) Then check out the information below for all the details about the AAADS program at Indiana University.
Quick overview of AAADS programs:
Undergraduate Studies
Programs
Detailed information on programs and courses is located in the online Bulletin of the College of Arts and Sciences. The links below will allow you to explore all of the programs offered by AAADS.
Eligible undergraduates may decide to enter the departmental honors program to deepen their academic experience. Students enrolled in any department or school may elect any course or sequence of courses in African American and African diaspora studies for which they are eligible.
- Major in Afro-American Studies
- Interdepartmental Major in Afro-American Studies and English
- Interdepartmental Major in Afro-American Studies and History
- Interdepartmental Major in Afro-American Studies and Religious Studies
- Interdepartmental Major in Afro-American Studies and Sociology
- Minor in Afro-American Studies
- Departmental Honors Program
- Course Descriptions
Admissions
In the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, you will get a high-quality education and work with outstanding faculty in academic courses designed to prepare you for the world beyond college. AAADS is committed to providing the support services you need, from academic advising to special opportunities. Our undergraduates have the chance to do research, have a faculty mentor, undertake an internship, and become involved in service-learning activities. Apply Online!
Graduate Studies
MA Programs
Overview of all master's programs in AAADS (PDF)
Follow this link (PDF) to find everything you need to know about all the AAADS MA graduate programs and PhD minor:
- Program Information
- Master of Arts Degree
- Ph.D. Minor in Afro-American Studies
- Courses
- Cross-Listed Courses
PhD Program
This new program is not yet in the IU Bulletin. Please click these links for information about the new doctorate in AAADS:
Admissions
AAADS graduate students can pursue advanced degrees in a variety of programs that qualify them to hold teaching and research positions at academic institutions and to take leadership roles in the arts, sciences, business, and other areas. Outstanding academic programs and support services, geared to each student's particular interests and needs, provide the underpinnings of our graduate programs. Apply Online!