The Africana Studies Minor at USI is committed to the study of the past, present, and future experiences and perspectives of Africans, African Americans, and peoples of African descent. This program takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore the diversity of peoples and cultures that stems from these three perspectives.
Program Objectives
This interdisciplinary program concentrates on the study of Africans, African Americans, and peoples of the African Diaspora. Students are encouraged to explore questions and issues surrounding ability, class, culture, ethnicity, gender, identity, race, and sexuality, from diverse viewpoints. Students are required to think critically and conduct research, as they prepare to be mindful, analytical, and engaged members of the global community.
Africana Studies Minor (18 hours) | Checksheet
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Africana Studies and Your Career
The Africana Studies minor builds on and strengthens students’ critical thinking, speaking, writing, and organizational skills that employers highly value and seek. According to a recent survey conducted through the Association of American Colleges and Universities, areas in which graduates were least prepared, in terms of functioning in their careers, ranged from global knowledge, self-direction, adaptability, ethical judgment, and self-knowledge to such skills as writing, critical thinking, oral communication, and intercultural sensitivity. Africana Studies prepares students in all of these areas. Furthermore, students who specifically minored or majored in ethnic studies found jobs that typically ranged from $38,950 to $148,640 in yearly compensation. Read more...
Mandela Social Justice Day
The mission of the Nelson Mandela Social Justice Day and Speaker Series is to raise dialogue at USI around current issues of human and civil rights, public service, and activism through diverse, dynamic, nationally, and internationally known public intellectuals and academics. Find out more.
For More Information About Africana Studies
Dr. Denise Lynn
Director of Gender and Africana Studies
Liberal Arts Center
Room: 3033
812-465-1095
dmlynn1@usi.edu
