Africana Studies Major, B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
The Africana Studies Department offers a range of courses that present the dimension of the Black experience in Africa and the African Diaspora, including the USA. These courses encompass and afford a comprehensive understanding of the African heritage. They present African links and potential; contributions of Black people in the growth and development of the United States; Black culture and lifestyles; the Black community; political activity and potential; religious development and importance; community service and resource assistance; and prognosis and potential for social change. A major or minor in Africana Studies leads one down the path towards exciting, rewarding and stimulating careers and civic engagement for the 21st century.