The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will certify that a student has completed the program for the minor upon recommendation by the Associate Head of the Department of Asian American Studies. An advisor will approve a student's course program and monitor the student's progress in meeting course requirements. A student's plan of courses for the minor must be approved by AAS. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 is required for completion of courses taken in this department.
To apply for the minor, submit the Statement of Intent to Pursue a Campus-Approved Minor form online. Students can contact the AAS Associate Head (aasp-advising@mx.uillinois.edu) with any questions about the process.
The minor requires 18 hours of courses as follows:
Requirements
Required Courses
3 Hours - AAS 100: Introduction to Asian American Studies
3 Hours - AAS 200: U.S. Race and Empire
3 Hours - AAS 215: U.S. Citizenship Comparatively
3 Hours - AAS 300: Theories of Race, Gender, and Sexuality
Additional Coursework
Complete at least 6 additional hours of substantive coursework offered by the department and listed on the Approved Additional Coursework List.
Total Hours: 18