Academic Programs focused on diversity

Ball State offers a variety of interdisciplinary academic programs which focus on some aspect of diversity. Some emphasize domestic diversity issues while others encourage international and global perspectives. For more information, please go to Academic Programs
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Women's Studies
This interdisciplinary minor is designed to offer students a comprehensive program for the investigation of women's experiences and introduces the theories and methodologies of the discipline of women's studies. MORE...

Gerontology
The Gerontology Program is focused on life span aging, particularly on aspects of aging well. MORE...

African-American Studies
The African-American Studies minor exploes the culture of black Americans and Africans to help all students understand themselves and relations between blacks and whites. MORE...

Native American Studies
This minor is a comprehensive study of Native Americans. MORE...

American Studies
The American Studies minor helps students understand and appreciate the interrelationship of all facets of American society and culture. MORE...

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
The interdisciplinary Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution minor addresses the sources of war, social oppression, and violence and the challenges of promoting peace and justice. MORE...

Asian Studies
The Asian Studies Minor is designed to introduce students to Asian cultures and traditions and to help them become familiar with major cultural differences in customs and values. MORE...

European Studies
The European Studies minor is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of political, social, economic, geographic, and cultural issues faced by Europe. MORE...

Latin American Studies
The Latin-American Studies major and minor are interdepartmental programs designed to help students understand the common heritage and problems of Latin-American countries as well as the differences that exist among them. MORE...

International Business
The goal of the International Business major is to provide students with an integrated, individualized course of study in International Business. MORE...

International Manufacturing Technology Program
The International Manufacturing Technology Program combines the strengths of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) program and the Japanese program. MORE...