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- Internships:<\/b> Get real-world experience by working in a professional setting connected to your career goals.<\/span><\/li>\n
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- Study Abroad:<\/b> Travel, learn, and experience new cultures while earning credit and building communication skills that help you thrive anywhere.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Undergraduate Research:<\/b> Collaborate with professors on research projects where you ask questions, solve problems, and present what you discover.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Volunteerism:<\/b> Give back to your community while gaining experience, building connections, and seeing how you can apply your classroom knowledge to make an impact in the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","no_wrapper":false,"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Applied Learning Opportunities","identifier":"appliedlearning","navigable":true}},{"acf_fc_layout":"catalog-courses","module_background_color":"white","title":"Sample Courses","courses":[{"course_number":"AAST 214"},{"course_number":"AAST 315"},{"course_number":"AAST 320"},{"course_number":"AAST 322"}],"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Sample Courses","identifier":"sample-courses","navigable":true}},{"acf_fc_layout":"calls-to-action","module_background_tri_color":"off-white","include_header":true,"title":"Africana Studies Electives","subtitle":"For a full list of the Africana Studies elective courses offered, head over to the catalog.","buttons":[{"link":{"title":"Africana Studies Course Catalog","url":"https:\/\/catalog.ewu.edu\/course-listings\/aast\/","target":""},"icon":"catalog"}],"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Elective Courses","identifier":"elective-courses","navigable":true}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"bottom","title":"Career Possibilities ","notes":"
An Interdisciplinary\/Africana Studies major explores the histories, cultures, and lived experiences of African, African American, and Afro-Caribbean communities.<\/p>\n
You’ll develop essential skills, such as critical thinking, cultural awareness, and the ability to connect ideas across disciplines.<\/p>\n
These tools don\u2019t only look good on a resume\u2014they help you make a positive impact in the world. You can work in various fields, including education, media, social justice, the arts, or public service.<\/p>\n
Africana Studies graduates often work in roles that promote advocacy, community engagement, and cultural awareness. To broaden your career opportunities, combine this degree with other areas like law, public health, or business.<\/p>\n
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- Fellowships:<\/b> Enhance your learning with extended periods of full-time work as a professional researcher.<\/span><\/li>\n