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College Of Arts And Sciences

Africana Studies

Why Africana Studies?

Interested in learning about Black history, art, literature, social and economic conditions, politics, and cultures? Through our Africana Studies major you will, and you'll be encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities and community service. Our graduates work in a variety of fields ranging from social work to human resources and public relations to academia. Africana Studies is a great degree to hold if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding college experience.

AREAS OF STUDY:

Africana Studies in the Humanities
Africana Studies in the Social Sciences
The African-American Experience
The Global African Experience

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SAMPLE COURSES:

Hip Hop and the Intellectual Tradition
Philosophy of Race
The Modern Color Line
Human Rights and Africa

ADMISSION INFO:

As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.

After Graduation

Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.