APIA Studies Minor

The academic minor in Asian/Pacific Islander American (A/PIA) Studies is intended for students who wish to develop a coherent understanding of the contributions of the A/PIA presence in American life, history and thought.

The rubric “Asian Pacific American” or “Asian and Pacific Islander American” designates the diverse populations of U.S. residents whose ancestors are from the region of the world that spans the South Asian subcontinent through East and Southeast Asia, and the islands of the Pacific.  The demographic diversity within Asian Pacific American communities has spawned rich interventions in the study of historical and contemporary American life and culture. A/PIA Studies seeks to document and interpret the histories, cultures, and social concerns of these communities.