Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies

University at Buffalo - SUNY

Make an even greater impact, whatever you plan to do in life. This program is for anyone who wants to increase their cultural awareness and gain invaluable insights about some of today’s most talked-about issues, including race, class and gender. The African-American Studies program-perhaps the first interdisciplinary program at UB-offers a comprehensive view of the Black world. If you want to understand global history, migrations, religions, economics, politics, popular culture and other key factors that shape society, start right here.What will I learn?Immerse yourself in the past, present and future as you choose from a variety of fascinating courses about the African diaspora and other world-changing events. Here, you’ll focus on themes that continue to play a significant role in our lives as you study the African American, African, Caribbean and Black European experience.With a relatively small number of required classes, this program combines a holistic approach with opportunities to further explore your personal interests such as culture, history and art.

College of Arts and Sciences