Academic Programs of Study

Overview:

The objective of the Department is to provide a multi- and interdisciplinary education in African/African-American studies. Students are expected to possess the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the social, political, economic, psychological, and historical consequences of institutional arrangements as they affect the life experiences of African/African-American people. The department offers full programs leading to the B.A. and M.A. degrees.

Students are prepared for careers in teaching, counseling, state and local social welfare programs, urban planning, administrative program direction, and international relations.

African-American Studies:

Subareas in African-American studies include: history and culture, economic and small business development, the sociology of the Africana experience, literature and criticism, black psychology, and more.

Though the major concentrations are Africa and the United States, students may design programs that would enhance their knowledge of other Black cultures; e.g. those of the Caribbean.