Master in Pan-African Studies

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The Master in Pan-African Studies is a graduate program for students who want to explore the multi-disciplinary field of Pan-African Studies. This Master's degree takes one year to complete and offers two areas of emphasis: African American Studies and African Diaspora Studies.

The curriculum includes 33 credit hours of graduate-level courses, with five courses at the 600 level, and a thesis. Students can choose courses that focus on their particular area of interest, such as history, culture, or social justice. The program also offers hands-on experience through research projects and internships.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Historians, Cultural Critics, Social Justice Advocates, Researchers, or Professors. They can work in industries such as education, non-profit, government, or media, and can be employed by organizations such as museums, universities, or community organizations.