Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies
Chicago, USA
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About : The Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies explores the history, culture, and contributions of people of African descent. This program seeks to engage students with diverse perspectives on African and African diasporic experiences. By integrating theory and practice, students examine social, political, and economic issues affecting these communities.
Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue careers in various fields, including education, social work, research, public policy, and community advocacy. The program equips students with critical thinking skills and a deep understanding of cultural dynamics, preparing them for roles in non-profit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions.
North Park’s distinctive multicultural approach to learning provides a supportive and engaged community where you can explore topics like racism, classism, and injustice, their historical roots, what has changed, and what still needs to change. Your professors will help you ask the difficult questions while reflecting on the experience of Blacks in the United States. The backdrop of Chicago provides an expansive laboratory for the major with its significant historical contributions and contemporary race and class conflicts.
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