African/African-American Studies

African/African-American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that explores the histories, societies, and cultures of Africans and peoples of African descent throughout the Diaspora, including the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America.  Courses are offered from a broad range of disciplines, including the arts and humanities, social sciences, law enforcement, and health sciences.

 A minor or certificate in African/African-American Studies offers an opportunity for students to engage in interdisciplinary analysis of past and present social and cultural issues that have impacted peoples of African descent in Africa and throughout the Diaspora.  It benefits EKU students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as it provides training in diversity that is much needed to function in our fast changing world.

African/African-American Studies complements almost all majors, offers a practical background for most professions, and is an important addition to a student’s overall education. African/African-American Studies broadens understanding of global affairs and equips students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a multicultural workplace.

We are located on the second floor of Mattox Hall next to the Student Services Building.

Our Mission...

The African/African-American Studies program, through its high quality courses and special events, offers opportunities for students to engage in interdisciplinary analysis of past and present social, political, economic, and cultural issues that have impacted peoples of African descent in Africa and throughout the Diaspora. It understands that at the foundation of all discourses on race, class, and ethnicity is the fundamental question of what it means to be human and a contributing member of a civil society. As such, it seeks to prepare students of all ethnic backgrounds for effective participation in our fast changing world, by providing them training in diversity and empowering them as informed thinkers.