AFRICANA STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts
Africana Studies is a multidisciplinary field of study that examines the history, culture and politics of people of African descent, linking academic teaching and civic engagement to help students understand the global context of the modern world.
Combine your unique talent and passion with real-world career skills.
You may enjoy this major if you are interested in:
▶ The history and culture of Black people throughout the African diaspora
▶ The Black experience from a global perspective
▶ Social justice protest movements
▶ The Black cultural aesthetic, including art, music and literature
▶ Service learning and civic engagement opportunities
▶ Field trips to historic sites and museums
program highlights
Earn two degrees in four years! Major in Africana Studies and Healthcare Management to expand career opportunities and gain a competitive edge.
This dual-degree program offers a multidisciplinary education that combines courses on race, social justice and underserved populations with healthcare management, leadership and public policy. Academic coaching from the College of Arts and Sciences and Monte Ahuja College of Business helps ensure successful program completion. Africana Studies is also available as a minor and complements a variety of majors.
professional outcomes
Africana Studies majors/minors can be found in an array of professions and occupational areas.
Students enrolled in Africana Studies can look forward to workplace environments in the public and private sector that value and/or incorporate public service, social justice initiatives and advocacy.
Some career possibilities include:
▶ Education
▶ Nonprofit organizations
▶ Law
▶ Museums
▶ Government
▶ City planning
▶ International relations
Community organizer
Public health
Entrepreneurship
Visual and performing arts
Social services
Africana Studies students can look forward to participating in a variety of organizations and academic events.
The Department of Africana Studies connects students to internship opportunities at museums and in public service. As part of their courses, students may also visit historical and educational sites.
Students are encouraged to get involved with Sankofa Society for major and minors, Black Student Union, non-profit organizations in the greater Cleveland community, and programs and events scheduled in the Howard A. Mims African American Cultural Center. opportunities
Learn more about Africana Studies at CSU.