Students earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes courses in literature, history, religion, political science, sociology, women's and gender studies, psychology and film. Courses are designed to allow students to study different cultural and intellectual traditions that offer unique historical and critical perspectives toward American culture. Popular courses include Black Film History, African American Literature and The Black Woman. Students learn methodologies for studying cultures, critical thinking and writing skills necessary to succeed in professional endeavors.

Africana Studies students experiences after graduation include some of the following: Graduate school in areas such as African American Studies, English, Political Science, History, Religious Studies/Seminary Law school Community agencies International agencies Teaching at the secondary and college-level