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Welcome to the Department of African American Studies

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 African American Studies at CSUF

As a student majoring or minoring in African American Studies at CSU Fullerton, you'll be exposed to the history, politics, culture and contemporary social realities of African-descended people within the United States and globally. You will work alongside our award-winning faculty as you develop skills in writing, critical thinking, verbal communication, community building, and prepare for further graduate study and/or a variety of meaningful careers.

Our African American Studies program is known for its rigor while meeting students where they are, guided by faculty praised for their genuine dedication to students. In our General Education courses, you’ll gain foundational knowledge about race relations, the history of African Americans, and the experiences of other racialized groups in the U.S. At the upper-division level, our specialized courses invite deeper engagement with topics such as Black LGBTQ+ issues, recreation and leisure, Hip Hop culture, and Black representations in film. Our alumni have gone on to pursue successful careers in teaching, law, mental health, social work, business, and beyond.

Graduation students Kwanz professor

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AFAM Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will identify a range of cultural documents and expressive forms and describe their significance to African American culture.
  •  Identify and explain the significance of key individuals and events that shaped the culture and history of people of African descent in the U.S. and wider diaspora.
  • Examine the ways that race, gender, class and/or sexuality intersect in the lives of individuals and their communities.
  •  Integrate Ethnic Studies methodologies into one's written work.
  •  Communicate complex arguments, ideas, and research findings in well-organized written papers.

Careers with an African American Studies Degree:

A degree in Ethnic Studies with a concentration in African American Studies offers unique training that prepares students for graduate school and careers in a range of fields. Graduates become educators, entreprenuers, lawyers, professors, student services professionals, and community organization leaders. Other possible career paths include:

              - Journalist                                                           - Nonprofit Director
              - Social Worker                                                    - Librarian/Archivist 
              - Museum Curator                                               - Marketing Manager
              - Public Policy Analyst.                                        - Human Resources 

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Interested in an AFAM Major or Minor?

African American Studies Department Office:

Location: Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSS), 314

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Phone: (657) 278-2006

E-mail: [email protected]

Mailing Address:

African American Studies Department Office, H-314
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831

Department Chair

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Dr. Siobhan Brooks

[email protected]

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