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Skidmore College
SankofaBlack Studies Program

 

THE BLACK STUDIES MINOR

THE BLACK STUDIES MINOR

The Black Studies minor is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary field of study that examines intraracial issues of socioeconomic class, gender, sexuality and skin color via a constellation of courses in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences

Why minor in Black Studies?

Why minor in Black Studies?

  • Prepare yourself to live in an increasingly diverse and global society.
  • Pursue your passions in human rights, education, conflict resolution, public policy, nonprofit or advocacy work, or the performing and visual arts.
  • Lead important conversations from race and class to gender and sexuality that are changing our communities and learn to question systems of power and justice.
  • Experience groundbreaking coursework and transformational experiences that will enable you to cultivate connections between people and stories.
  • Easily integrate course offerings into your existing academic major

only 18 credits to complete with numerous course options

Have you already completed some requirements?

Have you already completed some requirements?

  • 1 Foundation Course (Intro to Black Studies)
  • 1 Power and Justice Course
  • 3 Elective Courses from across multiple disciplines
  • 1  Capstone Course or Experience

DELCARE YOUR BLACK STUDIES MINOR NOW

Questions? Contact the program Director