What is Africana Studies?
The Africana Studies Department at UNC Charlotte employs interdisciplinary approaches to the study of experiences of African-descended populations worldwide:  Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.  It offers a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum that enhances global awareness, engages social policies, and fosters entrepreneurial skills in regional and transnational contexts.  The program prepares students for careers in a wide variety of fields and for graduate studies in several disciplines.

How many credit hours in Africana Studies do I need to graduate?
Africana Studies majors must complete a total of 30 credit hours.

What are the core requirements?
Required courses for Africana Studies are:

AFRS 1100 Introduction to Africana Studies (3) Fall, Spring
AFRS 1111 The African American Experience through Civil War (3) Fall
AFRS 1112 The African American Experience Civil War to Civil Rights (3) Spring
AFRS 3290 Research Methods (3) Fall
AFRS 4000 Senior Seminar in Africana Studies (3) Spring

Do you have courses that meet General Education requirements?
(W) Writing in the discipline:

AFRS 2206 African Literature, Music and Art (W) Fall, Spring
AFRS 2215 Black Families in the United States (W) Yearly
AFRS 3692 Colloquium (W) Fall, Spring

(O) Oral communication:

AFRS 3290 Research Methods (O) Fall

What are the requirements for a minor in Africana Studies?
A minor in Africana Studies requires the completion of 18 credit hours. You must complete:

2 – 1000 level Africana courses
2 – 2000 level Africana courses
2 – 3000 and/or 4000 level Africana courses

Is there study abroad for Africana Studies majors?
Students may have an opportunity to travel, work and study abroad in an exchange program through a university in the Africana Diaspora, the Peace Corps, and Operation Crossroads.

What are some employment opportunities available to me with a BA in Africana Studies?
Writer/Editor                                             Journalist
Probation Officer                                       Cultural Anthropologist
Tour Guide                                               Museum Curator
Bank Manager                                          Lobbyist
Youth Program Leader                               Archivist
Affirmative Action Officer                          Fundraising Manager
Foreign Service Officer                              Market Researcher
Cultural Consultant                                    Public Relations Specialist
Intelligence Officer                                    Cultural Event Planner
Peace Corps Worker                                  Community Developer
Workforce Diversity Specialist                    University Multicultural Affairs Director


What are some potential employers?
Community Development Agencies            Educational Institutions    
Government Agencies                                Nonprofit Agencies       
Business & Industry                                   Museums & Art Councils    
International Firms                                     Consulting Firms       
Mass Media

How can I know if an Africana Studies-related career is right for me?
Participate in the Career Prospector job shadowing program. Job shadowing is a way to gain first-hand knowledge about the career you are considering. Its your opportunity to spend ½ a day a week shadowing or an hour interviewing someone working in a field that interests you. The university Career Center maintains a database of over 160 sponsors, and will work with you to find a suitable sponsor. For registration information, see a UCC staff member.