Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of History at Rutgers University offers a program in the history of Atlantic Cultures and the African Diaspora. This program is designed to allow students to pursue the study of black histories and cultures from transnational perspectives.

About the Program

The program in the history of Atlantic Cultures and the African Diaspora blends African-American history, African history, and Atlantic history. Students who major in this program will be expected to minor in the history of a specific region, such as Latin America, North America, or Europe.

Major Field

Requirements for the Major include:

• Colloquium in Global History (510:541)
• Colloquium in Atlantic History and the African Diaspora (510:532)
• Colloquium in African history (510:625)
• One course in a geographic area outside the minor field
• Two semester Research Seminar in African American History (Starts in the Spring and ends in the Fall) (510:573, 510:574) Additional Requirements:
• Minor in American, European or Latin American History
• Demonstrated mastery of at least one relevant non-English language

Minor Field

A Minor Field in the History of Atlantic Cultures and the African Diaspora requires two courses:

• 510:625 Colloquium in African History
• 510:532 Colloquium in Atlantic History and the African Diaspora

Affiliated Lecture Series & Centers

The program is affiliated with several lecture series and centers, including:

• Black Atlantic Lecture Series
• Center for African Studies
• Critical Caribbean Studies
• British Studies Center
• Center for Race and Ethnicity

Graduate Program

The Department of History also offers a graduate program, which includes:

• Program Overview
• Program Handbook
• Prospective Students
• Major and Minor Fields
• Graduate Courses
• PhDs Conferred
• Susman Graduate Conference
• Reading Lists
• Common Examiners
• Caucus Conveners

Major and Minor Fields

The graduate program offers several major and minor fields, including:

• Medieval European History
• Early Modern European History
• Modern European History
• African-American History
• Early-American History
• 19th and 20th Century American History
• Asian and Middle Eastern History
• Latin American History
• Atlantic Cultures and the African Diaspora
• Comparative and Global History
• Science, Technology, Environment, and Health
• U.S. Foreign Relations
• Women's and Gender History

Research Areas

The Department of History at Rutgers University has a strong research focus, with faculty and students working on a wide range of topics, including:

• Atlantic Cultures and the African Diaspora
• Global and Comparative History
• Medieval and Early Modern History
• Modern European History
• American History
• Asian and Middle Eastern History
• Latin American History
• Women's and Gender History
• Science, Technology, Environment, and Health
• U.S. Foreign Relations

Conclusion

The program in the history of Atlantic Cultures and the African Diaspora at Rutgers University offers students a unique opportunity to study black histories and cultures from transnational perspectives. With a strong research focus and a wide range of major and minor fields, this program is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in history or a related field.