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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCESBLACK STUDIES PROGRAM

MAJOR/MINOR IN BLACK STUDIES

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NoteworthyBlack Studies andAfrican American

Studies Majors

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What is Black Studies?Black Studies is the study of the history, culture, socio-economic and political development of people of African descent, and their contributions to world civilizations. The principle geographic domains of this academic discipline are the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, South America, Africa, and increasingly Western Europe, where large communities of persons of African descent reside. The field features a diversity of academic approaches, as well as intellectual and practical interests, and encompasses an array of disciplines, including History, English, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Art, Music, Urban Studies, and Religion.

The CSU Black Studies Program is unique because it is one of the nation’s oldest interdisciplinary course of study, which was founded in 19 6 9 . The Black Studies Program offers several courses in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and Maxine Levin College of Urban Affairs.

The student who majors in Black Studies must complete a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours. An individual seeking the minor is required to complete a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours. A detailed listing of course requirements and program of study can be found on the CSU Black Studies Program website.

What Can I Do With A Black Studies Major/Minor?The Black Studies degree affords a student the opportunity to pursue a graduate education and/or a variety of career fields. Black Studies Program majors/minors can be found in a variety of professions and occupational areas. These career possibilities include: education, journalism, law, business management, government, city planning, international relations, psychology, public health, religion, visual and performing arts, and social work. A recent career publication entitled “What Can I Do with a Black Studies Major? 500+ Answers” can be found on the CSU Black Studies Program website.

Essential Workforce SkillsBusinesses already seek to hire people who have an understanding of how to work with diverse populations. Within the next 30 years, the U.S. population will be majority non-white; therefore, an appreciation of multi-racial perspectives will be an important skill set for everyone. Courses in Black Studies will provide students with skills and competencies that employers desire, such as:

• Critical thinking • Effective communication • Research and writing • Cultural literacy/awareness • Collaboration/teamwork • Diversity/Multicultural Interactions

InternshipEngaged L earning Experience

The Black Studies Professional Internship (BST 4 9 0) provides an opportunity for a major or minor to apply academic competencies to a workplace environment. Through the internship, the student will gain valuable work experience, which will enhance professional development with first-hand experience in the world of work.

FacultyBlack Studies Program faculty is a dedicated group of individuals. Some of the nation’s finest teachers and scholars offer courses to prospective majors and minors. The faculty’s expertise provides students with an excellent academic environment to pursue their interests. It is the ultimate goal of the faculty to challenge Black Studies majors and minors to achieve their maximum potential as students and citizens of the world.

Black Studies Program Components • Black Studies Program: Majors and Minors • Black Studies Lecture Series • Black Aspirations Week • Howard A Mims African American Cultural Center • Images: A Public Affairs Radio Forum • Jazz Heritage Orchestra