Undergraduate Program

The Department of African & African American Studies offers undergraduate degrees that equip students with bodies of knowledge that emerge from studying the histories, cultures, and social realities of African and African American peoples, and others of African descent across the diaspora. Mastering this knowledge will also produce a broad-based interdisciplinary learning experience that contributes to an intellectual, personal, and social maturation process. Students may choose to focus on Africa or the Americas.  

Degree Options

Credential Concentration  Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in African & African American Studies The Africa Focus 10 Courses
  • 2 Introductory Courses
  • 3 Courses focused on Africa
  • Senior Seminar
  • 4 Elective Courses
  The Americas Focus 10 Courses
  • 2 Introductory Courses
  • 3 Courses focused on the Americas
  • Senior Seminar
  • 4 Elective Courses
Minor in African & African American Studies   5 Courses
  • 2 Introductory Courses
  • 3 Courses at the 200-level or above