The curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American and African Diaspora Studies is oriented toward professional preparation and graduate study. The two program sequences, Human Services and Community Development, place a heavy emphasis on education that is directly related to employment opportunities and graduate-level study. The department also offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American and African Diaspora Studies with a concentration in Latino Studies.

Learning Outcomes

Goal 1. Development of critical thinking skills
Goal 2. Development of analytical thinking skills
Goal 3. Development of oral communication skills
Goal 4. Development of written communication skills
Goal 5. Development of academic research skills
Goal 6. Practical engagement with minority worldviews and experiences