Program Overview

Africana Studies Program

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

Undergraduate Program

• The undergraduate program provides students with a deep understanding of the historical, social, and cultural contexts of Africana communities.
• The program offers a range of courses, including:
  • Overviews and Introduction
  • Black Communities Around the World/International Contexts
  • Black Sociology, Economics & Politics
  • The Black Experience Through Culture
  • Africana Experience in Science and Technology
  • Hands-On/Africana in Action
• Students can choose to major or minor in Africana Studies, with opportunities for honors programs and advising.

Course Descriptions

• 01:014:286 Mentoring as Public Service: This course introduces students to the Rutgers Future Scholars program and the skills, practices, and ethics of mentoring high school scholars from economically and educationally challenged backgrounds.
  • Course Code: 01:014:286
  • Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Credits: 3
• Prerequisite: By special permission.

Program Structure

• The program is led by a Department Chair and an Undergraduate Program Director, with support from a Program Coordinator.
• The department is committed to providing students with a rich and supportive learning environment, with opportunities for research, community engagement, and professional development.

Learning Goals

• The program aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the historical, social, and cultural contexts of Africana communities.
• Students will develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills, with a focus on social justice and community engagement.

Honors Program

• The honors program provides students with the opportunity to engage in advanced research and scholarship, under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Students will develop a research project, with opportunities for presentation and publication.

Advising

• The program offers advising services to help students navigate the curriculum and achieve their academic goals.
• Students will work with a faculty advisor to develop a personalized plan of study, with opportunities for research, internships, and community engagement.