The Arts and Humanity program offers a M.A and PhD degrees.

Our Arts and Humanities programs at the master’s and PhD levels draw students from diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, creating a vibrant community of thinkers and creators. These programs offer a forum for examining the intellectual pursuits, historical narratives, and cultural expressions that shape human experience. Students engage in critical discourse and creative exploration, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities of art, literature, and philosophy. Through interdisciplinary projects and collaborative research, they cultivate the skills needed to contribute meaningfully to the fields of arts and humanities, enriching both their own lives and the broader community.

About The Program

Students electing to pursue courses in the Africana Studies program are entering into the current intellectual dialogue on multiculturalism in this society as they study with professors who have conducted notable research in African, Caribbean, Africana, and African-American Studies.

The Arts and Humanities programs at our school are affiliated with prominent organizations in Liberia, Benin, and Nigeria. These affiliations provide students with opportunities for membership in honor societies dedicated to the arts and humanities. Students pursuing degrees in these fields develop a strong sense of responsibility to their communities through various creative and scholarly projects. By engaging in interdisciplinary studies, they deepen their understanding of cultural expressions and historical contexts, preparing to make meaningful contributions to society through their artistic and intellectual endeavors.

Program Courses: 40 credits

Core Required Courses for all majors:

Year One

Spring Semester 1 Credits
Introduction to Africana Studies or GSS 2201 - Africana Studies3 Credits
The Contemporary African Diaspora3 Credits
African-Americans: A Seminar3 Credits
Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) Credits

Introduction to Africana Studies or GSS 2201 - Africana Studies

3 Credits

The Contemporary African Diaspora

3 Credits

African-Americans: A Seminar

3 Credits

Spring Semester 1 Credits
Introduction to Africana Studies or GSS 2201 - Africana Studies3 Credits
The Contemporary African Diaspora3 Credits
African-Americans: A Seminar3 Credits
Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) Credits

Introduction to Africana Studies or GSS 2201 - Africana Studies

3 Credits

The Contemporary African Diaspora

3 Credits

African-Americans: A Seminar

3 Credits

Spring Semester 1 Credits
Introduction to Africana Studies or GSS 2201 - Africana Studies3 Credits
The Contemporary African Diaspora3 Credits
African-Americans: A Seminar3 Credits
Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) Credits

Introduction to Africana Studies or GSS 2201 - Africana Studies

3 Credits

The Contemporary African Diaspora

3 Credits

African-Americans: A Seminar

3 Credits

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