Undergraduate Program
The African and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) department, in concert with the John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies, AGBS, and the Institute for Policy and Research, is dedicated to the study of the intellectual, political, artistic, and social experiences of people of African descent throughout Africa and the African Diaspora, including the United States.
Dr. Ricardo Lowe presenting on race in the US census, featured in the AADS House party.
Why join AADS?
AADS majors join world-class UT faculty, staff and students to study topics such as anthropology; diaspora theory (particularly in Central and South America); education; health; identity; law, policy and government; art, literature, music and performance theory; engaged scholarship; quantitiative and qualititative research methods; media; sports; and more.
AADS students who are interested in pre-med, pre-law and pre-grad school options will find that an AADS major will complement their future career and academic plans.
In the required AFR 375: Community Internship course, AADS majors will have the opportunity to give back and gain career experience by directly supporting Austin-area organizations.
Degrees and Programs
Undergraduate students interested in joining AADS have a variety of degree plans and programs to choose from. AADS offers a major, minor, and African Studies certificate, and is a co-collaborator in the Race, Indigeneity, and Migration program and the Warfield Affiliate program. Students who enroll in AADS classes, attend events and socials, or apply for awards & grants from the department can join AADS through these collaborative programs.
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Institute for Research and Policy
AADS offers endeavors to offer research opportunities for every student, no matter what their interests are. We host our own quantitative research hub, the Institute for Research and Policy, which complements qualitative research initiatives offered through AADS academics, the Warfield Center and AGBS. Within the Institute, students have access to valuable research and training opportunities, including a data lab, research working groups, post-graduate research support, workshops, lectures, and symposia.
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College of Liberal Arts (COLA) Student Affairs
COLA Student Affairs offers resources for career services, advising, and student assistance. Prospective and current students can find a variety of resources offered by the Student Affairs team.
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Research & Funding
The John L. Warfield Center for African American Studies and the Institute for Research and Policy offer multidisciplinary research and funding opportunities across policy, art, theory, and humanities & social sciences.
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Career Resources & Experiential Learning
AADS offers learning opportunities and skill building through direct experience and reflection, including student worker positions, research, and study abroad programs.
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