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Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University Global Student Success Program (Navitas)
Key Information
Campus location
Richmond, USA
Languages
English
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that provides students with knowledge of human cultures and intellectual and practical skills to engage complexity, diversity and change. The degree program fosters students’ personal and social responsibility and, through applied learning experiences, empowers students to negotiate and to solve the complex problems of the 21st century.
African American studies majors often pursue graduate and professional degree programs in business, education, history, international relations, law, political science, psychology, public health and social work. Career opportunities with a B.A. only in African American Studies include employment in community health agencies, public and private schools and nonprofit organizations.