African American Studies

African American Studies is designed to provide students with a solid disciplinary understanding of African American Studies and critical interdisciplinary scholarship. It is rooted in the spirit of the University’s motto, Pro Humanitate, and its commitment to broad-based education.

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Did You Know?

• The program annually sponsors several events designed to spark thought around a variety of topics. Recent subjects have included COVID-19; disability; climate change; Black media philosophy; and political opposition to Black studies in high schools and colleges.
• The program benefits from the expertise of faculty from 17 unique disciplines spanning academia: humanities; social sciences; natural sciences and math; and business.
• The program’s faculty have earned degrees in 25 states; Washington, D.C.; and one foreign country.

Courses

Sample courses for students studying African American Studies include:

• African American Intellectual Traditions
• African American Social and Political Thought
• Race and the Modern World
• Philosophy and Race
• Politics of Black Religion

View official major requirements »

Clubs & Organizations

African American Studies students participate in the following clubs and organizations:

• Black Student Alliance
• African and Caribbean Students Association

Career Outcomes

Careers that often interest African American Studies majors include:

• Civil Services Worker
• Cultural Resources Manager
• Foreign Service Specialist
• Human Resources
• Journalist
• Linguist/Interpreter
• Media Relations Specialist
• Political Analyst
• Professor
• State and Local Government
• Social Worker

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