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African and African Diaspora Studies
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Program Description
The AADS program offers a baccalaureate degree in African and African Diaspora Studies. Established in 1976, the program has an interdisciplinary curriculum that examines the histories, cultures, and experiences of the peoples of Africa and its diasporas through the study of history, literature, sociology, anthropology, political science, geography, and the arts.
AADS majors and minors gain an understanding of African history and culture; the history and legacy of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade; the ideas and experiences of race in the United States and the world, and how they have changed over time; and the role of peoples of African descent in the development of the United States, other New World societies, and the worldwide struggle for racial justice and equality.
The program’s rigorous curriculum prepares graduates for careers and advanced study in the arts, business, education, civil service, health care, government, journalism, law, public advocacy, and more. The program’s philosophy is best expressed through its course offerings as well as its faculty research and publications.
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Requirements
In Residence at the College of Staten Island
Liberal Arts and Sciences Content Courses
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Students who enter the College with fewer than six credits are required to complete the non-credit College Life Unit Experience Program (CLUE) or complete a one-credit orientation course (SPD 101: Issues in College Life, or SKO 100: SEEK Freshman Orientation.) Students are expected to complete this requirement during their first semester or prior to the completion of 12 equated credits.
To satisfy this requirement students must:
Choose one of the following:
Successfully complete a one-credit freshman orientation course: SPD 101: Issues in College Life or SKO 100: SEEK Freshman Orientation (open only to SEEK students)
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Complete the five components of the non-credit College Life Unit Experiences (CLUE) program, which include: attendance at a general orientation session on such topics as the purposes of higher education, an overview of College policies and services, and an appreciation of diversity. Students should attend the orientation session prior to the beginning of classes.
ANDAttend four CLUE-certified events: two Personal Growth Experiences and two Co-curricular Experiences. Personal Growth topics include study skills, career development, self-development, substance abuse, and pluralism. Co-curricular Experiences include events offered in conjunction with the scholarly, cultural, and civic programs presented regularly at the College.
Any 112-level language is recommended.
AAD 160/HST 160 is recommended.
STEM courses with the Life and Physical Sciences (LP) and Scientific World (SW) requirement designation may satisfy only one Common Core area.
Any 300-level or above course in foreign literature or equivalent courses in other languages will satisfy this requirement. Some courses require reading knowledge of the language; others allow students without knowledge of the language to read the works in English translation.
If the 114-level language requirement has been met through testing or exemption, an additional TALA or social science course must be substituted.
Students must complete at least six credits in courses at the 200 level or higher.
Social Scientific Analysis (Social Science) and Textual, Aesthetic, and Linguistic Analysis (TALA) may also fulfill Contemporary World or Pluralism and Diversity.
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One of which may be an independent study course.
Depending on course selection, additional coursework may be required prior to enrolling for some 300-level at or above courses.
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Demonstration of proficiency in a foreign language through the Intermediate level 213 or above.
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