By virtue of exposure to African American Studies courses, African American Studies students should know:
- The general history of African American people in the U.S. and the Diaspora
- A basic comprehension of the Black Aesthetic
- The significance of Black people of America and the global community
- A critical understanding of the systemic forces that impact traditional institutions within the Black community;
African American Studies students should be able to:
- Demonstrate written competency in the analysis of theories and practices concerning Black racial formations
- Demonstrate oral competency in the analysis of theories and practices concerning Black racial formations
- Use and interpret data and other social facts to answer research questions pertaining to African American interests;
African American Studies students should value:
- The role of African American Studies in and by direct engagement with Black communities
- The dignity of Black people, institutions, and practices
- The concept of diversity in the modern and complex world in which we live.