African American Studies

Phone: 843.953.0675
Anthony Greene, Director

About the Program

African American Studies is an interdisciplinary major in which students explore the history, culture, and experiences of African Americans. Courses examine race and race relations, the cultural contributions of African Americans, the social, historical, political, and economic status of African Americans, the intersection of race, class, and gender issues, and theoretical concerns about the relation of race to knowledge. Students have the benefit of numerous local cultural, governmental, educational, and social service institutions where they can gain real world experience in African American Studies.

As an interdisciplinary minor focused on the study of the African American experience, African American Studies aims to provide students an understanding of the history and culture of African Americans and to introduce students to the diversity of African American experiences in a variety of disciplines. Students who minor in African American Studies can acquire careers in the field as teachers, in community development, in social service agencies and in public administration. Students who minor in African American Studies also gain excellent preparation for graduate and professional school.

Majors

• African American Studies, B.A.  

Minors

• African American Studies Minor