Eastern Michigan University

"Truth is powerful and it prevails"  --Sojourner Truth

The Department of African American Studies

Undergraduate Programs

The undergraduate degree program examines the Black experience in the Americas, the Caribbean, and Africa from historical and contemporary perspectives. It studies the African American experience not only as an entity in its own right but also as a microcosm of dynamics operating in domestic and global settings. The program addresses the multidimensionality of the Black experience, including its historical, political, public policy, legal, economic, sociological, psychological, religious, and artistic dimensions.

Undergraduate Certificate in African Studies

Study ancient and contemporary Africa and add an undergraduate certification in African Studies to your degree.

Graduate Certificate in African American Studies

The graduate certificate combines elements of American history, politics, culture, and economics. You will develop a unique sensitivity to issues as they pertain to race and cultural diversity.