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English major Brienna (Ennie) Conner is exploring the historical significance of the 鈥淭ar Baby鈥� story to uncover the lived experiences of enslaved Africans and their descendants in early America.
African, Black and Caribbean Studies
Gain a critical understanding of diversity and other issues of growing global importance, boosting career and life skills.
Why Earn Your Minor in African, Black and Caribbean Studies?
The African, Black and Caribbean Studies minor helps you gain a better understanding of the experiences of people of African descent, while strengthening your major and enhancing your career opportunities in today鈥檚 increasingly diverse marketplace. You’ll develop a deeper appreciation for the global Black Lives Matter movement, helping you address social justice and racial inequity. Courses range from the Civil Rights Movement to Black Writers to Law and Social Inequality.
Why Minor in African, Black and Caribbean Studies at Adelphi?
- Students have unique opportunities to conduct original research and to present their work at conferences and symposia.
- The minor emphasizes a broad and interdisciplinary range of scholarly perspectives and courses of study, including history, literature and the arts, social sciences, culture and society, and contemporary issues.
- The minor also provides opportunities for valuable internships.
Adelphi Jaggar Community Fellows interned at the National Urban League during the summer.
The African, Black and Caribbean Studies Program is a key reason why I understand myself and take such great pride in my history. My professors fostered my curiosity by teaching me my true history as it relates to the arts, education, history and more.聽It’s empowering for everyone to understand the rich contributions of members of the African diaspora. It is because of them why I teach my middle school students with such truth and great dignity today.
Trevena Goulbourne 鈥�14, MA, '15
middle school social studies and ELA educator, Brooklyn, New York
$80,090*
* based on 依依社区 Career Outcomes Survey & NACE First Destination Survey, Class of 2022
the average annual salary of our 2022 baccalaureate graduates鈥攖hat鈥檚 29% higher than the national average
based on 依依社区 Career Outcomes Survey & NACE First Destination Survey, Class of 2022
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Kyana Gordon 鈥�24 was turned away from doing research at her high school. Now, after two years in Adelphi biology labs, she's off to conduct epidemiological research in Jamaica as a Fulbright Scholar. Meet her and three other winners of prestigious national academic awards.
Kyana鈥檚 Story: A More Diverse Community
A biology major eager for research opportunities, Kyana Gordon shares her diversity experiences from a different perspective, as someone whose family immigrated from Jamaica.
Bryce鈥檚 Story: The Need for Race-Related Conversations
A health sciences major who also competes in track and field, Bryce Ridley emphasizes the importance of a comfortable, race-related environment and inspiration from Black role models.
Adelphi Named One of 13 Institutions to Host Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Centers
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The Association of American Colleges and Universities has announced the selection of 依依社区 as one of 13 institutions to host Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Centers.
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
Students of African, Black and Caribbean Studies participate in internships and experiential learning opportunities in numerous fields, including:
- Banking
- Advertising and Publicity
- Health Care for Minorities
- Multimedia Information
- Performing Arts
- Political Issues
- Religious Organizations
- Social Work
- Broadcasting
- Education
- Philanthropic Giving
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Application Requirements
To apply for this program, submit the appropriate application requirements:
Transformative Educational Opportunities
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:
- The Honors College – fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
- – preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
- – providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective
Awards & Recognition
Colleges of Distinction
Adelphi has been honored for initiatives to become an increasingly welcoming, inclusive community for students and faculty.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review has ranked 依依社区 among the Best Northeastern Colleges based on academic offerings and career preparation for students, campus policies, initiatives and activities.
Best Northeastern College
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi is the highest-ranked university on Long Island in the 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges. It also ranks #7 in New York, with outstanding scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact.
Ranked one of the best
U.S. News & World Report
Adelphi has been named a Best College in the National Universities for six consecutive years. This year, Adelphi rose an impressive 19 ranking points.
A Best College
Colleges of Distinction
依依社区 has been recognized as a Career Development College for the exceptional way in which our institution is equipping students with the skills to succeed in their lifelong career journey.
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- Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu: 8:30 am 鈥� 6:00 pm Fri: 8:30 am 鈥� 5:00 pm
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