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The Pennsylvania State University Penn State College of the Liberal Arts Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies

The Pennsylvania State University Penn State College of the Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies

State College, USA

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Sep 2024

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    About: The Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies provides students with a deep understanding of the historical, cultural, and social dynamics of African American life. This degree blends critical theory with social science and humanities to examine experiences and contributions of African Americans in the US and globally. Students can expect a comprehensive curriculum that includes political, economic, and cultural analyses.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers in education, social work, community organizing, public policy, or civil rights advocacy. Options also include roles in media, research, and nonprofit organizations.

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examines the history of people of African descent from the colonial period through the present. This includes studying racial inequality and social movements and exposing students to the ideas, institutions, and practices that African-American peoples have used to survive and shape the modern world.

Our multidisciplinary program draws upon expertise in the College of the Liberal Arts and Penn State at large while remaining a close-knit family that brings together students, faculty, staff, and the broader African-American community.

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