Undergraduate
Africana Studies Major
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.
To declare an Africana Studies major, go to The Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Studies webpage. Scroll down to the section titled "Declaring Your Major". This will give you detailed instructions on how to delcare a major and add a minor. If you have questions regarding the Africana Studies major and/or minor please contact Oronde Sharif.
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.
Africana Studies Minor
A minor in Africana studies will allow students the opportunity to gain basic knowledge and perspectives about the people, cultures, histories, and conditions of the African Diaspora. Examples of majors with a possible interest in the Africana studies minor include economics, communications, education, English literature or writing, history, sociology, theatre arts, and urban studies.
Certificate in Afro-Latin American & Afro-Latinx Studies
Requirments:
Five Courses (15 credits)
2 Core Courses:
- AFRNCA 0385 - Caribbean History
- AFRNCA 1628 - Afro-Latinos in the U.S.
3 Courses from Africana Studies or cross-listed with Africana Studies with 25% Afro-Latin American and/or U.S. Afro-Latinx content.
For more information, contact: senegal1@pitt.edu / m.reid.vazquez@pitt.edu
Study Abroad
Pitt-in-Ghana
Afro-Cuban History and Culture in Havana, Cuba