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Africana Studies Careers
What can you do with a degree in Africana Studies? The reality is that Africana Studies is a broad, interdisciplinary degree that can prepare you for a multitude of careers and/or graduate degree programs. This major focuses on Africa and peoples of African descent in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition to the content knowledge you will gain in the courses for the major, Africana Studies students will develop skills in communication (both written and oral), critical thinking, analytical reasoning, research, and cultural competency. These skills are in high demand in many career fields.
Common Africana Studies Career Tracks
Some of the most common examples of entry-level careers pursued by Africana Studies graduates are the following (some of these examples may require a graduate degree beyond the bachelor’s degree):
Government and Law Careers
- Law Firm, Attorney
- Government Agencies, Legislative Assistant or Policy Advisor
- United States State Department, Foreign Service Officer
- Relief Organizations, Activities Coordinator
- Community Development Agency, Development Analyst
Human Services and Education Careers
- Educational Institutions, Teacher, Instructor, or Professor
- Nonprofit Organizations, Community Organizer or Field Manager
- Counseling or Social Work, Therapist
- U.S. Peace Corps, Youth Educator
- Fundraising/Development, Coordinator
Communication and Research Careers
- News agency, Journalist or Columnist
- Research Institutions, Researcher
- Publications (Magazines or Journals), Editor
- Publishing Company, Editorial Assistant
Business and Industry
- Human Resources, Diversity and Compliance Manager
- Foreign Corporations, Cultural Relations Consultant
- Travel and Hospitality Industries, PR Representative
- Real Estate Firms, Sales Coordinator
Contact
D'Amour Edwards, Academic Advisor
Chris Barnes, Academic Advisor