Africology and African American Studies Major

Bachelor of Arts in Africology and African American Studies

Learn to conduct research, think critically and facilitate conversations essential to understanding, appreciating and promoting African culture with the听Bachelor of Arts in Africology and African American Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at 51动漫.听

This 123-credit multidisciplinary undergraduate degree program invites students to study the cultures, history and politics of Africa, its countries and its people. The curriculum is Afrocentric, so all courses explore academic topics from the standpoint of African agency in economic, political, psychological and social contexts, among many others. You鈥檒l engage in critical discourse on subjects like class, ethnicity, gender and race, and their relevance throughout history and in today鈥檚 society.听

Students in the Africology and African American Studies Department have the unique opportunity to

contribute to the Journal of Black Studies, the top peer-reviewed publication in the academic discipline;听
connect with local, national and international African communities;
learn from and research alongside highly esteemed faculty; and听
study abroad in Ghana.听

Students can also see firsthand the topics they study in 51动漫鈥檚 Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection鈥攐ne of the most prestigious collections of African American artifacts in the United States. It houses over 500,000 items on the global black experience dating from 1581 to the present. 听

The program will also delve into African听American culture, examining how it听has developed into a rich and unique community over the centuries.

Graduates are prepared to pursue master鈥檚 or doctoral degree programs across an array of professions including the health sciences, law and the social sciences. Graduates have also gone on to work in arts and culture, primary and secondary education, social work and administration, research design, and more.听

Africology and African American Studies听Department听

51动漫鈥檚 Africology and African American Studies Department is one of the oldest of similar programs in the nation and was the first to offer a doctoral degree in the field. Emerging during the Black Power Movement, the program was created to serve as an academic platform from which students could combat racism, discrimination and oppression. In the 1990s, the department initiated the听51动漫 Circle, a team of scholars that defined the key theoretical and philosophical bases for the study of African phenomena.

Today, the Africology and African American Studies Department and 51动漫 remain as committed as ever to this mission. 51动漫 is home to more African American students than any other university in the Northeast, and it鈥檚 this diversity and sense of global community that sets the university apart.听

Woman standing in a library reading a book by author Audre Lorde.

Classes & Curriculum

The Africology and African American Studies Major curriculum includes a combination of general education, global studies, elective and degree program-specific courses.听

The following courses are required to earn your bachelor鈥檚 degree.听

African Civilization
Afrocentricity
Black Folklore: African and African American
Introduction to Africology
Introduction to Research Methods
Tupac Shakur and the Hip Hop Revolution

Learn more about Africology and African American Studies Major required courses.听

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Certificate Programs

The College of Liberal Arts has for you to expand your knowledge and diversify your 51动漫 education. Certificates can complement bachelor's programs, allowing you to specialize in an area and highlight your exposure to disciplines outside of your major.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Arts offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident:听$18,864.00听per year
Out-of-state: $33,912.00听per year

Our Academic Advisors

Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

Dedicated advisors at the Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development听in the College of Liberal Arts are available to guide students through their academic careers and with their career paths beyond 51动漫. They can help you choose a major, navigate your curriculum, identify internship opportunities, explore career opportunities and determine your post-graduation plans. .

Program Contact

For questions regarding the Africology and African American Studies Major, contact the following staff member.

TJ Cusack is the administrator in the Africology and African American Studies Department.听
Phone: 215-204-9209
Email: tjc@temple.edu听

The following staff members lead the Africology and African American Studies听Department.

Ama Mazama is the chair of the Africology and African American Studies Department.
Phone: 215-204-1992
Email:听mcerol@temple.edu

Ifetayo Flannery is the director of undergraduate studies in the Africology and African American Studies Department.
Email:听ifetayo.flannery@temple.edu

University Honors Program

The College of Liberal Arts participates in 51动漫鈥檚 Honors Program. .听

Students who meet certain academic and extracurricular criteria may become members of the following honor societies.听

is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year at college.
is an international society that enables members to realize their potential through the advancement of academics, leadership and service.听
is open to juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts. To qualify for Phi Beta Kappa, a student must maintain a high grade point average in a broad, rigorous program of study in the liberal arts, including mathematics and foreign languages.

Student Clubs & Organizations

Supplement your Africology and African American Studies Major coursework and enhance your undergraduate experience at 51动漫 with more than 300 student clubs and organizations. You鈥檒l have opportunities to meet and network with other students, get involved with the community, grow your interests, and develop r茅sum茅-boosting skills and experiences.

The following student organizations may be of interest to students in the Africology and African American Studies Major.听

The aims to unite African students, promote and maintain African cultures, and increase African political and social awareness among the 51动漫 community.
The is comprised of individuals who have a common goal of empowering the African continent with the leadership skills necessary for Africa as a whole to compete globally.
The supports and encourages minorities to enter and excel in many different fields of business such as accounting, finance and management information systems. It implements local and national programs that work to develop members鈥� professional skills.听
, is a collegiate and professional fraternity, founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C.,听in 1914. The fraternity focuses on promoting inclusivity, service and scholarship.听

Study Away

College of Liberal Arts undergraduate students are encouraged to study away for an academic year, semester or summer. Enrich your experience at 51动漫 by immersing yourself in the historical, literary, cultural and linguistic bases of West African civilization in 51动漫鈥檚 summer study abroad program in Ghana.听

The six-week program is based in the country鈥檚 capital and coastal city of Accra at the University of Ghana. .听

Accreditation

The Department of Africology and African American Studies is accredited by the (NCBS). NCBS was established in 1975 by African American scholars who recognized the need to formalize the study of the African experience, as well as expand and strengthen academic units and community programs devoted to this endeavor.

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