Our program investigates Black experiences in an interdisciplinary field that examines the history, culture, beliefs and actions of people of African descent in the United States and across the world. A Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies provides students skills to work collaboratively in various career fields, from education and criminal justice to law or journalism. Students learn to apply awareness and empathy to solve challenging problems, develop oral and written communication skills, explore the multi-dimensional experiences of people of color in local and global contexts, conduct research, take courses across diverse departments and work with an engaged, award-winning faculty. Our program allows students to build a unique course of study with abundant opportunities for learning and service.