Bachelor of Arts in African American and Diaspora Studies

The African and American Diaspora Studies Program, through an interdisciplinary course of study, examines the experiences of African Americans in the Western United States, in the context of Africa and its Diaspora in Europe and the Americas. The population of Black American has nearly doubled in Wyoming since the year 2000. As the population becomes more diverse it is important to provide students with a background in multicultural relations so that they are prepared for the global workforce. We intend to provide students with the necessary knowledge to prepare them to participate in an increasingly interconnected world. Therefore, African and American Diaspora Studies offers a bachelor of arts (B.A.) and an undergraduate minor in African and American Diaspora Studies. African and American Diaspora Studies Major The B.A. in African and American Diaspora Studies consists of 35 credit hours: 15 credit hours of core course requirements 3 credit hours of a lower division (1000- or 2000- level) AAST course (excludes core courses) 6 credit hours of upper division (3000- or 4000-level) AAST courses - internships are highly recommended 3 credit hours of a lower division or upper division AAST course (excludes core courses) 8 credit hours of a single foreign language