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Africana Studies, B.A.

Program Overview

For more than 50 years, the Department of Africana Studies at University of North Carolina at Charlotte has offered an interdisciplinary and transnational curriculum that remains unique in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences. As an institutional member of the National Council for Black Studies, we offer concentrations in Health and Environment, Popular Culture and Digital Media, as well as Human Rights and Law.

College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

Program Contact

Shonta LeMaster, M.Ed.

Academic Advisor

yslemaste@charlotte.edu

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Africana Studies, B.A. at a Glance

A degree in Africana studies requires credit hours from general education courses, required major courses, and elective courses.

Delivery
Online, On-Campus
Start Date
Fall, Spring
Credit Hours
120 Credit Hours

Africana Studies Honors Program

Want to take your education to the next level? Eligible students can apply for the Africana Studies Honors Program and enroll in special courses to graduate with honors.

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