The curriculum is interdisciplinary in approach and includes historical, social and behavioral, and cultural studies. International studies and contemporary public policy issues are also integral parts of the program. Plans for a study-abroad program are under way. Students with training in African-American studies have the knowledge to meet the challenges posed by diverse racial, cultural, and ethnic groups in the United States and abroad.
Many graduates attend professional schools or teach at the secondary or the college level.
See course descriptions for more information. Courses offered in other departments may also satisfy this requirement with departmental approval. Four courses that will allow students to explore additional topics and areas of interest. In addition, complete the arts and sciences core curriculum and the experiential education requirement . One course on the black experience outside the United States.