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Great Summer 2013 Courses! Please click on "Academics" for the complete list.

SAVE THE DATE! Afro-Am Commencement Celebration- Sat. June 15, 2013. Please click on the “Commencement” tab at the top to get commencement information.

Spring 2013 Afro-Am courses - Great classes still open!

 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

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