Department Objectives
- To cultivate and disseminate knowledge about the African American experience in particular and the global Black experience in general
- To provide students with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary for effective functioning in a multicultural, multiracial, and technologically advanced society
- To enhance the students' understanding of the role of multiple factors such as race, gender, and class in shaping the sociopolitical and economic order
- To empower students to write and think clearly and critically
Job Opportunities for African American Studies Graduates
- K-12, charter school or higher education teaching positions
- social and political research
- management in:
- public and private corporations
- multicultural organizations
- community outreach
- political organizations
- human resources management
- equal employment
- affirmative action
- museums
- archives
- social services and public policy development
The degree in African American Studies is a liberal arts specialization. Learn more about career possibilities with a liberal arts degree.
The above list of career options for African American Studies graduates is, of course, not exhaustive. The African American Studies' major or minor can enhance your career in many areas and provides a firm background for graduate and professional education in a variety of disciplines.
Additional Deparment Information
Advisory Board of the Department of African American Studies: Purpose and Bylaws
Assessment Program
History of the Department
