Program Overview

Africana Studies Program

The Africana Studies program offers a comprehensive curriculum that explores the experiences and cultures of African diasporic communities.

About the Program

• The program provides students with a deep understanding of the historical, social, and cultural contexts that shape the lives of people of African descent.
• It encompasses a broad range of disciplines, including sociology, economics, politics, and culture.

Academics

• Undergraduate Program: The undergraduate program in Africana Studies is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the field.
  • Majors: The major in Africana Studies requires students to complete a series of core courses and electives.
  • Minors: The minor in Africana Studies is available to students who wish to supplement their major with a concentration in Africana Studies.
• Graduate Certificate: The Graduate Certificate in Africana Studies is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree and wish to pursue advanced study in the field.

Course Descriptions

• Overviews and Introduction: Courses that provide an introduction to the field of Africana Studies, including its history, theories, and methodologies.
• Black Communities Around the World/International Contexts: Courses that explore the experiences of African diasporic communities in different parts of the world.
• Black Sociology, Economics & Politics: Courses that examine the social, economic, and political structures that shape the lives of people of African descent.
• The Black Experience Through Culture: Courses that explore the cultural expressions and traditions of African diasporic communities, including music, art, literature, and film.
• Africana Experience in Science and Technology: Courses that examine the contributions and experiences of people of African descent in the fields of science and technology.
• Hands-On/Africana in Action: Courses that provide students with hands-on experience in community-based projects and activism.

Honors Program

• The Honors Program in Africana Studies is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced research and scholarship in the field.

Advising

• The program offers academic advising to help students plan their course of study and achieve their academic goals.

Learning Goals

• The program is designed to help students achieve a range of learning goals, including:
  • Understanding the historical and cultural contexts of African diasporic communities.
  • Analyzing the social, economic, and political structures that shape the lives of people of African descent.
  • Developing critical thinking and research skills.
  • Applying knowledge and skills to real-world problems and issues.

Why Africana Studies?

• The program provides students with a unique perspective on the world and helps them develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of human experience.
• It prepares students for a range of careers, including academia, activism, and community development.