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Academic Programs / Liberal Arts African American Studies
808 Gladfelter Hall The mission of the Department of African American Studies is to provide an intellectual arena in which students learn critically to examine, analyze, and interpret the experiences, traditions, and dynamics of peoples of African descent so as to be prepared to take roles of effective agency, participation, and leadership in the intellectual, research, and social activist domains of professional and community life. The Department’s guiding philosophy is African-centered in that we believe that mindful awareness of the social, cultural, and historical experiences of African peoples must inform and guide all viable research, analysis, interpretation, and action directed toward people of African descent. The curriculum stresses the skills necessary to think critically, write clearly, argue persuasively, and problem solve effectively. Students are exposed to theory and research in a variety of subject areas and are encouraged to engage in active research and service beyond the classroom. Past AAS alumni have entered careers in primary and secondary education and administration, social work and administration, research design, law enforcement, city government, and have also worked with museums and other cultural and artistic institutions. Others have entered graduate studies in a variety of areas, including law, the health-related professions, public administration, and the social sciences. The Department offers three internal awards for graduating seniors—two privately sponsored awards for outstanding academic performance and one departmental award for outstanding service. The Department of African American Studies supervises the Temple in Ghana program, which allows students to study for six weeks during the summer at the University of Ghana in Accra. Requirements for the Major
Note 1: Students must take AAS 0155 Research Methods and W398 Senior Capstone Seminar in sequence because students must complete in AAS W398 the research that they will design in AAS 155. Thus, complete AAS 155 in the fall—the only term in which it is offered--and then immediately enroll in AAS 398 for the spring term-- the only semester in which it is offered. The Department does not accept other research courses as substitutes for AAS 155. Note 2: Make these selections based on the content areas in which you desire greater familiarity (e.g., AAS literature, AAS social issues, AAS psychology, etc.). Two of these four courses may be AAS-related courses outside the Department; however, students must seek written approval from the AAS Undergraduate Director prior to enrolling in outside courses that they want to apply toward the AAS major. Majors must earn a grade of B or higher in external courses that they wish to apply toward the AAS major. Distinction in MajorAfrican American Studies majors may graduate with a distinction in major if they have earned a GPA of 3.3. Requirements for the Minor and Suggested Order of Completion
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