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.

• The program annually sponsors several events designed to spark thought around a variety of topics. Recent subjects have included COVID-19; disability; Black media philosophy; and political opposition to Black studies in high schools and colleges.
• The program benefits from the expertise of faculty from 18 unique disciplines spanning academia: humanities; social sciences; natural sciences and math; and business.
• The program’s faculty have earned degrees from 59 unique institutions in 26 states and three foreign countries.

The African American Studies degree is offered as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a minor.

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Our model and curriculum educate the whole person and often help students discover interests they had never previously discovered. Students generally take 100-200 level courses during their first year of college, while registering for higher level courses as upperclassmen.

Sample courses that you will take in African American Studies include:

* Courses listed above are offered during the current academic year. Course availability and offerings can change at any time. Refer to the Academic Bulletin to view all major requirements.

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Joining a club or organization is a great way to get involved and do more with your major. Our African American Studies students participate in the following programs:

• Black Student Alliance
• African and Caribbean Students Association

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Careers that often interest African American Studies majors, and fields our graduates work in, often 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