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African-American Studies

Celebrating African-American Heritage

Motlow now offers a concentration in African American Studies that allows students to study African American experiences through literature, history, and music. Studying contemporary events and artistic movements enables learners to appreciate African American contributions to our past and future.

A degree with a concentration in African American Studies is available as both an Associate of Arts and an Associate of Science, depending on which one will work best for the four-year degree of your choice. Students in this program will develop research and analysis skills by studying the historical contexts in which African Americans expressed their experiences. Journey through the past to learn about the struggles African Americans have endured in America and how their contributions will continue to influence the world.

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African American Studies Careers

Students can use a concentration in African American Studies as a starting place to become a:

  • Teacher
  • Immigration Consultant
  • Social Worker 
  • Historian 
  • Diversity Consultant 
  • Political Affairs Officer 
  • Case Manager
  • Foreign Service Specialist

Find Your Future

Have you chosen a major? Is there a program of study that inspires you? Do you have your heart set on a particular degree? Motlow is here to help you find your future and craft a great career.

Start by choosing the credentials you want. Motlow offers:

  • Short-term certifications,
  • One-year diplomas,
  • 2-year associates degrees,
  • Associates degrees with embedded micro-credentials, and
  • Pathways to numerous bachelor degrees with majors in hundreds of programs. We have many additional articulation agreements with universities that allow you to easily transfer or even enroll simultaneously at Motlow and another institution
  • We have articulation agreements with universities that allow you to easily transfer or even enroll simultaneously at Motlow and another institution.

Use our program finder to explore all of the possibilities. Visit our transfer & articulations page to learn more about our partnerships with other universities. Explore your interests and aptitudes with our free YouScience tool.

Meet with one of our admissions counselors. Enroll and get assigned your very own completion coach.

The time is right. Call us today. It’s never been easier to find a scholarship and apply for aid to help pay for college. Our mission is your success, and we want to make exploring Motlow simple & free.

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