Bachelor of Arts in African Studies

The Department of African Studies at Howard University is one of the oldest African Studies departments in the United States, housed in one of the largest historically Black institutions in the United States. The Department of African Studies offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D degrees in African Studies. Our department focuses on taking an interdisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary Africa. Our students go on to enter numerous fields, including but not limited to education, international development in multilateral institutions and nonprofits, civil service (in the U.S. and throughout Africa), and graduate programs in countries around the world. We provide a quality liberal arts and social science education that prepares students for a wide range of paths and careers.

We produce well-educated worldly graduates that are prepared for leadership roles around the globe. Our program helps students broaden their minds and horizons, independently seek out knowledge, think critically and constructively about contemporary problems, and gain the confidence to break down barriers, implement sustainable solutions, and make a positive difference in the world.