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Hip-hop is more than just music. It’s an entire culture. Unravel the roots of the movement and explore how hip-hop changed the world.

Unleash your rhythm and engage in thought-provoking conversation through courses like Hip-Hop Culture and Rap Music, and African-American History.

Why Study Hip-Hop?

Since the late 1970s, hip-hop has reflected the realities of marginalized people across the globe – from African-Americans in the poorest parts of New York City to first-generation immigrants outside of Paris. Now, it’s one of the most popular genres of music in the world.

Learn about the intricacies of how hip-hop has changed the fabric of our country– from music, to fashion, to business, to movies, and even the way we talk.

Our hip-hop minor is an innovative and intriguing way for students to complement their degrees in:

 

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Where can hip-hop take you?

A hip-hop minor communicates a keen understanding of many issues concerning national and international diversity, multiculturalism, and societal conflict, which are needed in multiple fields. Show employers your individuality by adding a minor that is one of very few of its kind in the country.

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