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 intersted in:
▶ The history and culture of Black people throughout the African diaspora
▶ The Black experience from a global perspective
▶ Social justice protest movements for equality
▶ The Black cultural aesthetic, including art, music and literature
▶ Justice, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives
▶ Field trips to historic sites and museums
Department of Africana Studies offers an interdisciplinary major and minor to students at Cleveland State University.
Prospective students will take courses in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education. The ultimate goal of our faculty is to challenge Africana Studies majors and minors to achieve your maximum potential as students and citizens of the world.
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 intiatives, advocacy, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Some career possibilities include: ▶ Education ▶ Nonprofit organizations ▶ Law ▶ Museums ▶ Government
City planning professional outcomes
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 Sanofka Society for majors and minors, Black Student Union and non-profit organizations in the Greater Cleveland community.