Africana Studies
Africana Studies
CONTACT
Tami Navarro, Ph.D.
Chair
Faulkner House
tnavarro1@drew.edu
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Africana Studies
Newly-revitalized, Drew’s major in Africana Studies offers students an interdisciplinary study of the history, cultures, politics, and socioeconomic structures of Africa and the African Diaspora. Students will learn how to use diverse historical, political, ethnographic, artistic, and literary forms of analysis from the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and fine arts.
Related Programs
Africana Studies Minor
This program is also available as an Africana Studies Minor.
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Baldwin Honors
Baldwin Honors Scholars tackle an advanced, four-year, 21-credit curriculum.
Real-world Learning Experiences
Students have the opportunity to complete research projects as a part of the New York Semester on Social Entrepeneurship, NYC UN Semester, and NYC Media and Communications Semester nycTRECs; as well as the Food, Culture, and Sustainability in Tuscany and Spanish Language and Culture in Barcelona ShortTRECs.
Drew Action Scholars
A unique, hands-on, take-action program for students who are passionate about leading social change.
Communities
Drew Africana Studies students can join a variety of groups and organizations, including:
- Black Student Union
- African Students Community at Drew