Explore the history as well as the political, economic, social and cultural circumstances of people of African descent everywhere. The program grounds students in a curriculum that is global in scope, covers a broad spectrum of topics in the arts, humanities and social sciences, and provides a comprehensive liberal arts education.
Embrace a hemispheric approach to the study of the Americas. Building on our traditional strengths in American Indian studies, critical race theory, class analysis and community engagement, we encourage work on history, politics, visual cultures, literary and oral cultures, practices, religions, kinship systems and economics.
The Undergraduate Catalog includes information on degree requirements, course material, career opportunities, the application process, and academic policies and procedures.