African American Studies Degree

The African-American Black Studies college degree track is an interdisciplinary field of study focused on the culture, politics, and history of Black Americans. A broader definition of African-American Black Studies includes all cultures of African diaspora not just people of African descent living in the United States. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer african american studies degrees.

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Hamilton College (GCC)

One College Rd, Batavia, NY

Hamilton College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Clinton, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Hamilton College exceeds 1,900 yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Hamilton College offers:

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• History
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Hamilton College. A score within the range of 1960 to 2200 on the SAT, or 28 to 32 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 30 percent of students who applied being admitted each year. More information on admissions can be found at hamilton.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $47,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $6,500 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Hamilton College is the "Continentals", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.hamilton.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the African American Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. GCC offers a bachelor's degree program in african american studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).