Africana Studies Major
Overview
The Africana studies major is designed for students with an interest in shaping the world.
In the Africana studies major, students will understand the complexities, struggles, and successes of people of African descent that exist throughout the world.
Through an approach that combines the social sciences with those of the humanities, Africana studies critically examines the societies and peoples of Africa and African descent and their relationship to the world.
Concentrations
The department offers concentrations in either the humanities or social sciences within the major. Read more about the concentration requirements in the requirements section.
Double Majors
Students are welcome to double major in Africana studies and another major and should decide on a major in their sophomore year. Examples of double majors include economics, communications, education, English literature or writing, history, sociology, theatre arts, and urban studies.
Africana studies–English Literature Joint Major
The joint major offers an especially coherent experience in interdisciplinary learning by bringing together Africana studies and English literature. Learn more in the joint major section.
Study Abroad Options
Students are strongly encouraged to add an international dimension to their undergraduate education through the study abroad and/or Semester at Sea programs. Learn more in the off-campus study section.
