MSC06 3730
Mesa Vista Hall, 4th Floor
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505.277.5644
Fax: 505.277.0730
afamstds@unm.edu
The Africana Studies Program at UNM uses an interdisciplinary approach to uncover and examine the historical, political and cultural experiences of peoples of Africa and of African descent in the American Southwest, and across the globe! We are committed to encouraging students of all races and ethnicities to think critically about the function of race within individuals, institutions and societies and simultaneously facilitate heightened awareness of issues surrounding social justice and community/service.
A degree in Africana Studies prepares you to enter any career field, whether it is business, law, education, the arts, or medicine. Professions range from A (Astronaut) to Z (Zoo administrator). In short, the answer to those asking what can a person do with an Africana Studies major is simple: . . . .
Career Paths in Africana Studies
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Business International, Federal, State, and Local Government Teaching Public Health |
Student Affairs Curatorial and Archival Management |
Africana Studies majors from UNM have gone on to top graduate school programs around the country in Counseling, English, Law, become entrepreneurs, and entered professional sports!