
The African American Studies Minor offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the history, cultural expressions, and beliefs of people of African descent in the United States and the broader African Diaspora. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex factors that have shaped African American communities. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, students will gain a multifaceted, global perspective on contemporary racial dynamics in the United States.
Specific course requirements for the minor can be found in the university catalog.
Financial information is best obtained directly from Lindenwood University's official tuition and fees schedules.
Lindenwood University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
To pursue this minor, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at Lindenwood University. Specific course requirements for the minor can be found in the university catalog.
International students should first apply for general undergraduate admission to Lindenwood University, meeting English language proficiency and submitting all required documents. After enrolling in a primary degree program, students can then declare the African American Studies Minor through academic advising.
Required documents typically include a completed undergraduate application, official high school transcripts, standardized test scores (if required), and proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL scores).
Applications are often accepted on a rolling basis, but it is advisable to apply several months in advance of the intended start date for fall or spring admissions. The minor itself is usually declared during the first or second year of undergraduate study.