African American Studies Major
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.
Career Potential
- Government service
- Political engagement at the national, state and local levels
- Teaching and Research
- Journalism
- Community Development
- International Affairs and Development
- Family and Discrimination Law
What Will I Learn?
You’ll engage in a rigorous intellectual, socio-political, historical and cultural curriculum that emphasizes:
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to effectively tackle contemporary societal problems to serve the Africana world in particular and humanity in general
- Multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary courses that expose you to a wide array of contrasting thought
- Debate on important contrasting controversies in the discipline
Concentration Options
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.
African and African American History
Prepare for a variety of career options such as government service, nonprofit organization, journalism, international affairs and others.
Special Features
- Credit-bearing internships
- Study abroad in Africa
- Nationally and internationally recognized faculty
- Kente Cloth Ceremony at graduation
Get Involved
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.