Major and minor
The African American and African Studies program provides students with a curriculum tailored to address the relevant issues of African-descended peoples in Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean basin. Utilizing an interdisciplinary framework, students will achieve a thorough understanding of African American and African societies, struggles, and traditions, both past and present within the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Students will gain skills in critical thinking and research, equipping themselves with the tools to confront societal power imbalances and the ability to question existing assumptions and norms in every corner of societal life.
Real World Outcomes
African American and African studies graduates are prepared to work in many situations requiring appreciation of cultural diversity and awareness of social forces. Alumni have gone on to careers in the California Office of Education, county social service programs, counseling services and education at every level. Others have entered graduate school in a variety of fields.
Requirements
You will begin with a series of foundation courses on historical and contemporary African American culture and society, essential social science methodology and comparative ethnic studies. You may choose, in addition to your study of African American culture, to focus on African or diaspora studies. There is great flexibility within the major to concentrate on areas of particular interest to you.
