Department of Africana Studies
Located in Willingham Hall
Africana Studies provides an opportunity for students to study African American culture within the context of the African diaspora (Africa south of the Sahara, the Caribbean, and Latin America). This interdisciplinary curriculum includes courses in literature, history, religion, political science, sociology, women's and gender studies, psychology, and film. Our goal is to present a holistic perspective toward the African American cultural tradition by situating it within other African traditions that are manifested in the African diaspora.
Major
A major in Africana Studies consists of 27 semester hours, including "Introduction to African American Studies," "Religion and the American Black Experience," "Sub-Saharan Africa to Independence," "African American Literature," "African American History" and senior seminar. See the University Catalog for details.
Minor
A minor in Africana Studies consists of 15 semester hours. See the University Catalog for details.
Special Activities and Programs
African Diaspora Day
W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture Series
Service-learning Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to study abroad in Senegal and Ghana.