African Studies

  • Minor

Currently, this program is not accepting applications.

Students who pursue a minor in African studies will gain a deeper awareness of the cultures of Africa, its issues and its institutional systems. You'll be able to link the knowledge you gain in the minor's diverse classes to develop a clearer, more complete picture of life on the African continent. You can choose a study abroad program in South Africa or Ghana. You'll be a part of efforts to find new links to academic programs in Africa and of the expanding global education mission of the university.

University Catalog Program Requirements Department Department of History Scholarships History Scholarships

Program Highlights

  • Courses cover African literature, geography, politics, economics and foreign policy as well as the characteristics and issues of ancient and modern Africa.
  • Africa Education Abroad opportunities are available as short-term or semester long programs.
  • Active student groups provide campus with unique insight into African culture and communities through programs such as Cultural Café and Africa Night.

Program Distinctions

  • 20-year collaboration with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
  • More than 600 students, faculty and staff have worked and learned in South Africa.
  • Newly developed Education Abroad program in Ghana focuses on culture, education, tourism, development and the impact of globalization.

Student Organizations

Popular Careers

  • Teacher
  • Historian
  • International Relations Officer
  • International Business
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Writer
  • Politics

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