Minor code OR4903
College of Arts and Sciences
African American Studies
Bentley Annex
Phone: 740.593.4546
african.american.studies@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/cas/african-american-studies
Dr. Gary Holcomb, Chair
holcomb@ohio.edu
Uzoma Miller, Advising Coordinator
milleru@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Department of African American Studies was established in 1969, and remains one of a few programs with departmental status in the state of Ohio. A centerpiece of that legacy is our shared vision and philosophy with the National Council for Black Studies, which is to promote academic excellence and social responsibility in the areas of teaching, research, and service. We are a department that is committed to producing persons who are capable of solving problems in American (and global) society.
The faculty believes in preparing and mentoring all students to successfully complete their academic goals and objectives. Our mission is to contribute to an inclusive intellectual environment at Ohio University by developing and delivering an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary curriculum that advances the University’s general education goals.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The African American Studies minor complements and extends the academic background of students seeking professional careers in a variety of fields including law, education, social services, and the academy.
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