INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROGRAM AFRO-AMERICAN STUDIES
www.afro-am.ucla.edu / Phone: 310 825-9821 / Fax: 310 825-5019 (use coversheet)
Email: idpstaff@bunche.ucla.edu / 153 HAINES HALL
P.O. Box 951545, 305 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1545
Chair: Dr. Brenda Stevenson, Student Affairs Officer: Dr. Lisbeth Gant-Britton
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ANNOUNCEMENTS--
MA and MA/JD applications – Extended deadline: Jan 15, 2010, 5pm. Materials due in Afro-Am office, Send or deliver to: 160 Haines Hall
Afro-American Studies Office and UCLA closed during Christmas holidays: Dec. 21-Jan 4
Afro-Am Studies- Who are we?
- Afro-American Studies - Established at UCLA in 1974
- One of the country's oldest degree-granting programs in African American and Diaspora studies
- Explores origins, experiences, and conditions of people of African descent
- Interdisciplinary emphasis - interrogates African Americans’ social, cultural, political and other positions in society and the world
What can you do with an Afro-Am major?
Exciting Career Opportunities:
Academics-
· Teacher/Professor
· Historian
· Researcher
Arts-
· Dramatic Actor
· Museum Curator
· Playwright
· Producer
· Writer/Editor
Corporate-
· Corporate Management
· Elected Political Official
· Human Resources Officer
· Entrepreneur/Independent Business Owner
Entertainment-
· Drama Coach
· Film Actor/Playwright
· Filmmaker/Producer
· Musician
· Music Producer
Law:
· Civil Rights Lawyer
· Corporate Lawyer
· Criminal Justice
· Entertainment Lawyer
· Forensics & Law Enforcement
Politics/Public Policy:
· Aide for Elected Official
· Elected Politician
· Political Consultant
· Political Researcher
Social Justice:
· Non-Profit Organization/Foundation
· Environmental Justice Consultant
· Social Research
· Social Worker/ Social Intervention
Logo: Kente photograph courtesy of Steven Williams
