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Overview African American Studies reclaims truth; corrects the national narrative regarding people of African descent; and, shares knowledge beyond the university by way of its curriculum, community engagement, and commitment to student development.LMU’s AFAM features award-winning faculty members, who rank among the highest achieving and most innovative in the nation. Our goal is to ensure that students have the resources, training, and will to battle ignorance and manifest social justice.What Is African American Studies?Students in the African American Studies program of Loyola Marymount University gain an interdisciplinary view of the world that is grounded in the perspective of Africa and the African diaspora. This worldview informs the African American Studies Department's intellectual, theoretical and methodological approaches.Majors will come to understand the forces that influence and impact the lives of people of African descent in America and beyond. To gain a holistic understanding of the discipline, students will draw upon knowledge and analytical skills from the social sciences, humanities, and the arts.What Do African American Studies Majors Do?Majors examine the history of African American people in the United States and the diaspora, and delve into the significance of the African worldview to African American-centered scholarship.Students explore basic research questions, the answers to which contribute to a better understanding of the African American experience. Majors learn about African-centered knowledge systems, find out how to conduct social science research and interpret scientific data, and discover the value of embracing the concept of diversity. Students will also learn how to prepare themselves for graduate school and professional careers in fields related to African American Studies. I want to find another Bachelor Course

What is structural racism? What is intersectionality? Why is there a Movement for Black Lives? What future can be imagined for Black America? The African American Studies program of Loyola Marymount University provides answers to these questions and more!

Disciplines

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Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

Other Requirements

1Common Application and LMU SupplementInternational students are not required to submit the SAT or ACT to complete their application to LMUProvide Proof of English ProficiencySubmit TranscriptsSubmit a letter of recommendation with your application

African American Studies