Black Studies Minor Program

No major available.

Director: Dr. Robert Bellinger

Since the fall of 1994, the minor program in Black Studies at Suffolk University has offered an interdisciplinary course of study that includes history, the social sciences and the humanities. The classes that fulfill the requirements of the minor are taught in several departments across the University.  

The interdisciplinary nature of Black Studies allows students to combine it with any academic major in a way that supports and enhances their study. The program also has an international orientation and therefore allows for the study of Black history and culture, not only in Africa or the United States, but throughout the African Diaspora in all parts of the world.

It is completely inclusive of the Black experience, which has been a central part of the history of the world and particularly the United States. This program provides an essential element in helping students gain an understanding of themselves in relation to the various communities they are a part of, including neighborhoods, cities, states, nations, and the world.

By aiding students in a quest to gain a foothold within an ever-changing landscape, Black Studies is an important part of the education of all students.  

The minor program in Black Studies is also supported by The Collection of African American Literature, and the close relationship of the University with the Museum of Afro American History and the National Park Service African American Historic Site.  

Information/Advising

Students wishing to minor in Black Studies should see the director of the Black Studies program and choose an advisor from the Black Studies committee.

Black Studies Committee
Director: Robert A. Bellinger, History
Judy Benson, Program Director, McNair Scholars Program  
Teri Fair, Government
Marjorie Salvodon, Humanities and Modern Languages

Connect to the History Department site.