The purpose of these events is to cultivate an awareness for the university and the community of African American issues and achievements. The program also provides support for students to attend community cultural and educational events. African American Studies courses provide understanding and appreciation of the universal African American experiences today and historically from an Afrocentric world view. They also give students the opportunity to evaluate the influence of African American culture on the entire human civilization. All Eastern students are encouraged to take African American Studies courses.
Many courses are cross-listed with other departments such as History, English and Art.
African American Studies Minor Students taking a minimum of 20 credit hours in African American Studies are qualified to declare a minor in African American Studies. We advise students to consult an AAEP advisor or the director regarding their selection of courses for this minor. Recruitment and Admissions Services AAEP actively assists Eastern's admissions office in recruiting and admitting students to the university. Students who select Eastern are assisted at every stage of the admissions process, including application for financial aid. We also inform students about scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs.