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 South Carolina colleges that offer african american studies degrees.

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Voorhees College

7000 Rivers Avenue, Charleston, SC

Voorhees College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Denmark, South Carolina. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The Protestant Episcopal Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 800 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Law and Justice Administration
• Biology
• Sociology
• Accounting

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. 51% of those who apply are accepted to Voorhees College, of which 6% choose to attend.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $12,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students and costs approximately $4,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Voorhees College is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students who wish to learn more about this school may check out their website at http://www.voorhees.edu.

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).