Asian American and Diasporic Studies, Minor

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Program Overview

As an Asian American and Diasporic Studies minor, you will study the history, culture, and experiences of people of Asian descent in the United States and across the globe. This minor explores the connections between Asian communities in the U.S. and across the Asian diaspora.

Where You'll Go

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, teaching and academic research, the diplomatic Foreign Service, immigration, and social service.

Minor Details

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.

Minor Requirements (15 Credits)

Two required courses and three elective courses, totaling 15 credits.

Required: One background course and one context course, totaling six credits.

Background: Introduction to the American Experience (AMST 1001) OR American Identities (AMST 1010)

Context: Asian American History (AMST 3141/HIST 3458) OR Asian American and Pacific Islander Experience through Literature (AMST 3142/ENGL 3289). Either course could also be permissible as an elective.

Electives: Three elective courses, including those cross-listed with programs and departments, can satisfy this requirement, totaling 9-10 credits.

Asian American History (AMST 3141/HIST 3458). If not taken to satisfy Context requirement
Asian American and Pacific Islander Experience through Literature (AMST 3142/ENGL 3289), if not taken to satisfy Context requirement
Asian American and Pacific Islander Activism and Community (AMST 3143)
Asia in the Caribbean (AMST 3144/CAST 3070)
American Dreams and Realities (AMST 3108/HIST 3472)
The Immigrant Experience in Literature, Film, and Photography (AMST 3304/ENGL 3165)
Transnational America (AMST 3307/ENGL 3167)

Contact

Yung-Yi Diana Pan, Program Director

3415 Boylan Hall
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P: 718.951.5000 ext. 1776

The Support You’ll Find

Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in American Studies offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.