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African American Studies, B.A.

Program Details

Department: African American Studies
Modality: In-Person
Concentrations: n/a
Semester Hours: 36

Objectives

The Department of African American Studies at LMU is devoted to the scholarly examination of the social, cultural, economic, political, and spiritual forces that impact the lives of people of African descent in the Americas and, in turn, the communities they create. African American Studies and its curriculum provide students with a framework to analyze not only the historical and contemporary experiences of people of African descent but also those of the wider human community in a global context.

By examining the lived experiences of Africana people, students develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their interactions within a diverse society. Thus, African American Studies provides students with an excellent preparation for graduate study, professional schools, social advocacy and activism to promote social justice, and numerous employment opportunities (e.g., law, education, counseling, entertainment, social work, public relations, business, etc.) that require a Bachelor of Arts degree.