Undergraduate minors
American Studies
Students may minor in American Studies through a program of 24 credit hours of study, with credit hours evenly distributed between lower and upper division courses, which include at least 3 courses in American Studies (with the AMST course prefix), at any level (except AMST 1101), in consultation with and depending on approval by a faculty advisor in American Studies. Coursework for the minor may be matched with a student’s major requirements in related disciplines and fields.
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African American & Diaspora Studies
African American and Diaspora Studies minor (AADS) offers undergraduates an opportunity to engage in an interdisciplinary examination of the history, culture, and life of African Americans and the African diaspora from ancient times to the present day. The African diaspora includes all people of African descent, not only in the United States but also in the Caribbean, the Americas, on the African continent, and in Europe. AADS is also directly tied to the African and African American community in Laramie, offering a unique opportunity for interaction between the students who attend the university and the community at large. Students who minor in AADS will be prepared to pursue careers in management, communication, non-profit organizations, education, and politics, among other fields. Perhaps, more importantly, UW graduates with a background in African American and Diaspora Studies will find themselves ready to participate in a rapidly changing world where multicultural training and a deep appreciation for diversity will help students succeed in whatever path they choose.
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Gender & Women's Studies
A minor in Gender & Women’s Studies will arm you with critical thinking and applied skills that will enable you to succeed in diverse, 21st century work forces and communities. You will learn how to:
- Analyze socio-historical and contemporary power dynamics across rural, local, community, transnational and global contexts
- Articulate the history, strategies, and goals of interconnected movements for social justice
- Perform and develop intersectional, interdisciplinary feminist and queer analysis
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Latina/o Studies
The Latina/o Studies (LTST) program provides an expansive offering of courses designed to train a new generation of scholars and professionals. Representing the largest ethnic minority in the United States, Latina/o culture and is an important area of investigation. As such, the reflections of unique local experiences, regional characteristics, and national presence of the Latina/o identity is integrated into the program. By allowing students to gain a more dynamic, inclusive, and conceptual knowledge of social issues, the curriculum and undergraduate minor program offered in the Latina/o Studies program enhances the education of students in any discipline. Above all, the LTST program seeks to help students succeed in their University studies and prepare them for scholarship training, professional careers, leadership positions, work with Latina/o populations, and an understanding of a multicultural population, transnational society, and a global economy.
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Native American & Indigenous Studies
The Native American & Indigenous Studies offers an 18 credit hour undergraduate academic minor. This interdisciplinary course of study examines Native North American cultural and social life from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
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Queer Studies
A minor in queer studies immerses students in theoretical, historical and contemporary issues related to sexuality. Upon completion, students will be able to analyze systemic exclusion/inclusion, conduct independent interdisciplinary analysis through a queer studies lens, and apply queer theory to practice.
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