Africana Studies, BA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies at Rutgers University–Camden is an interdisciplinary program that examines the histories, cultures, and lived experiences of people of African descent worldwide. Drawing on the methods of the social sciences and humanities, the program explores Africa, the African diaspora, and African American, Caribbean, and global communities through the lenses of politics, culture, economics, and social change. Students engage critically with questions of race, identity, and power while gaining a broad, comparative understanding of the Black experience, preparing them to analyze complex global issues and contribute thoughtfully to an evolving, interconnected world.

Why Choose This Program?

• Develop a global, Africana-informed perspective that helps you interpret contemporary issues and historical events through the experiences and contributions of people of African descent
• Critically examine inequality, race, and systems of power while engaging with broader questions of social justice and human difference
• Build transferable skills and knowledge that support personal, academic, and professional goals across a range of fields
• Gain hands-on, career-relevant experience through flexible capstone options that prepare you for graduate study and the workforce
• Customize your academic path with streamlined requirements and course options aligned to your individual interests and aspirations

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the B.A. in Africana Studies program pursue careers in:

• Law
• Politics
• Government affairs
• Medicine/Health