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As a Caribbean studies minor, you will take advanced electives on such topics as reggae music, climate change, and Asian presence in the Caribbean. You’ll learn interdisciplinary, comparative, and scientific approaches to Caribbean studies. You will also gain knowledge of a dynamic, historically deep, and extensive region, and focus on Caribbean social, political, and cultural events.
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections, and minors complement your major. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job opportunities in international trade and industry, international affairs, business, journalism, banking, education, government, immigration, and social service.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
A program of 12 credits of advanced electives in Caribbean studies, as defined in the description of the Caribbean Studies, B.A. program, including one seminar. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Contact the Caribbean Studies program for information on academic advisers and office hours.
