University of Pittsburgh

Department of Africana Studies

Africana Studies Minor

Overview

A minor in Africana studies will allow students the opportunity to gain basic knowledge and perspectives about the people, cultures, histories, and conditions of the African Diaspora. Examples of majors with a possible interest in the Africana studies minor include economics, communications, education, English literature or writing, history, sociology, theatre arts, and urban studies. 

Tracks

The minor is designed to allow students to focus on one cultural cluster in the Department of Africana Studies:

Each track consists of 15 credits. Any exceptions must be approved by the Africana studies advisor.

Learn more of the requirements for each track in the requirements section.

Tuskegee Airmen were young volunteers who become America's first Black military airmen.

Our Mission is The study, research, interpretation, and dissemination of knowledge concerning African American, African, and Caribbean affairs and culture.