Black Studies: Career Outcomes Heading link
Black Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study—this does not mean a simple mixing or borrowing of traditional disciplines but rather that we operate OUTSIDE or BEYOND fields like History, Psychology, or Literature. Courses in the major consider the United States, Africa, and the global dispersal of persons of African descent including the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe. We offer a liberal arts education that develops skills in critical thinking, research methods, theory building, analysis, and written and oral expression. The Black Studies major and minor are excellent preparation for careers in public service, including health care, social work, and education; government; the arts; and media. Many of our students have successfully pursued advanced training in law, medicine, dentistry, library science, and other professional fields. Our majors also go on to graduate programs in disciplines such as History and Sociology, or in interdisciplinary programs including Black Studies, Gender Studies, Ethnic Studies, and American Studies.
