DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN &AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES


 The Department of African and African American Studies is both an academic unit and a community comprised of students and faculty interested in the interdisciplinary study of Africa and its diaspora.

Strong emphasis is placed on preparing students for graduate and professional study, and careers in public or community work.

Rosehill Campus             Lincoln Center Campus
441 E. Fordham Rd.      113 W. 60th Street
Dealy Hall, Room 641    Lowenstein 414
Bronx, NY 10458            NY, NY 10023        
718-817-3745                 212-636-6363




The comparative study of communities throughout the African diaspora is also an important component of the academic program.  The department sponsors a wide range of cultural programs, lectures and community events.



African American Studies majors write a thesis during their Senior year and many majors have gone on to professions in education, politics, social work, business, and law.