WELCOME TO AFRICAN & AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE,
SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND GLOBAL EXPERIENCES
The African and African American Studies Program (AAST) at the University of Arkansas is an interdisciplinary program that builds on the foundational disciplines of a traditional liberal arts education. We explore the global legacy of diaspora communities and their cultural, historical, and social contributions. Our mission is to advance social awareness, promote equity, and foster academic excellence through critical inquiry and global perspectives both in the classroom and beyond.
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Undergraduate Second Major
There are a number of benefits to gain in pairing your core discipline with a second
major in AAST.
Graduate Certificate
A number of graduate students complement their course of study with a graduate certificate
in AAST.
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