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Aissatou Bah in a graduation gown, wearing an authentic Kente Cloth stole that was handwoven in Ghana Aissatou Bah commemorates her degree while celebrating African culture by wearing an authentic Kente Cloth stole handwoven by artisans in Ghana.

African & African-American Studies Major/Minor

Discover the vibrancy of Africana life. Explore the stories and resilience of Africans and African Americans that have shaped the world we live in today.

Aissatou Bah commemorates her degree while celebrating African culture by wearing an authentic Kente Cloth stole handwoven by artisans in Ghana.

Why African & African American Studies?

Gain a global perspective

From the continent of Africa to the cities of America, you’ll examine how Black History has influenced politics, art, music, literature, and culture.

Develop critical thinking

Our program combines intellectual rigor with a tradition of social activism. Develop the skills to think critically in the mold of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela.

Make a difference

Become an advocate for social justice and equity. Learn directly from activists and scholars at our annual MLK Lecture Series or take on service learning during an education abroad trip in Ghana.

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Fight for Social Justice

African and African-American studies and political science double major turned an opportunity at a prestigious law school into a career as a labor and employment law attorney.

Read the storyFight for Social Justice

 

Double Majoring

With only 12 required courses, our flexible coursework makes it easy for students to select a second major that rounds out their education and better positions them to make a difference in their careers.

Want to become a better activist? Double major in Sociology or Criminal Justice. Want to continue to tell the stories of Africans and African Americans? Double major in History or English.

 

Imani Houston, a student in African and African-American Studies

 African and African-American Studies + MPH Accelerated degree

Complete your BA or BS in African and African-American Studies & Master of Public Health, by taking 12-15 credits of graduate-level coursework at the undergraduate tuition rate.

Your career… in action

From careers in law to community action, your future will entail work that makes a difference. Our alums have landed roles in: 

  • Education 
  • Counseling 
  • Communications 
  • Civil Rights 
  • Research 
  • Business 

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