African and African American Studies

Dartmouth Alums With This Major

• Circulation Manager, Crain Communications
  (NY, Dartmouth '98)
• Faculty Chair, Dartmouth
  (NH, Dartmouth '80)
• Law Partner, Bradley, Arrant, Rose and White, L.L.P.
  (AL, Dartmouth '90)
• Trial Attorney, US Dept of Justice
  (Dartmouth '98)
• Board Liaison and Executive Assistant, Pasadena Playhouse State Theater of California
  (Dartmouth '99)
• Interim ED Director, Grassroots.org
  (NY, Dartmouth '04)

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Major Description

Students gain a critical understanding of the history, art and cultures, economics, politics and social organization of the African Diaspora through focused as well as comparative study of Africa, North America and the Caribbean.

Skills Acquired

What is this?

• Critical Thinking
• Cultural Competency & Adaptability
• Creativity and Creative Initiative
• Research Skills
• Oral & Written Communication

Possible Career Paths

• Business
• Government
• Education
• Healthcare
• Law
• Non-profit

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