African American Studies is a study of the racial, cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences of people of African heritage. The program of study enables students to understand national and world views of African American and African-world people in order to determine how such views have affected perceptions of self, family and community.

Both the major and the certificate program give students the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the pluralistic society in which they live. Students will be prepared to work in careers that design and implement programs and policy for and on behalf of African Americans. Career options include: advertising agent, business manager, college professor, community planner, community relations, copy editor, creative writer, health administrator, journalist, lawyer, linguist, psychologist, sociologist, just to name a few.