Gain in-depth understanding of Africa and the African Diaspora — U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America — and insight into contemporary global issues facing Africana people when you choose one of the concentrations in this major.
You’ll engage in a rigorous intellectual, socio-political, historical and cultural curriculum that emphasizes:
African American Sociological, Political and Community Development
Get the knowledge and background you’ll need to be a community builder and activist or for graduate work.
Prepare for a variety of career options such as government service, nonprofit organization, journalism, international affairs and others.
Independent research with a faculty mentor is a central part of your academic experience. You will have opportunities to present your research at national conferences or to co-author a scholarly paper with your professor. You also can gain first-hand knowledge of Africa through study abroad programs in Ghana and Kenya.
Chair: Seth N. Asumah
Office: Old Main, Room 208-B
Phone: 607-753-4105
Fax: 607-753-5760
This is the oldest of the College’s ethnic studies programs, dating back to 1975 when it was founded as the Department of Black Studies.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Credit Hours: 124
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