Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity:Academics
African-American Studies
African-American Studies has evolved into an important part of the American educational structure. Interdisciplinary in nature, it provides all students with the opportunity to research and comprehend the history, politics, and culture of African Americans. This interdisciplinary field of study is designed to give students a broader perspective on the current political, economic, and social interactions in American society.
The AAST curriculum is interdisciplinary in nature. The program introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of people of African descent in the United States and the African Diaspora. The curriculum at ODU draws from the disciplines of Art, Communication, Dance, English, Geology, History, Literature, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Women Studies.
Degrees
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts – African-American and African Studies
The African-American and African Studies (AAST) program offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The program is designed to give students an essential core of basic knowledge and analytical skills, while providing an opportunity to specialize in one of two emphasis areas: African-American Studies or African Studies.
African-American and African Studies
Program Declaration Form for AAST Major
Please send completed form to v1bunch@odu.edu.
Minor in African-American and African Studies
The Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity offers a variety of courses that satisfy the requirements for a minor in African-American studies. Interdisciplinary in nature, the African-American Studies minor provides an opportunity for students to investigate the history and culture of people of African descent as well as the current political, economic and social interaction among all members of society.
Minor in African-American and African Studies
Program Declaration Form for AAST Major
Please send completed form to v1bunch@odu.edu.
