Careers

What can you do with a degree in African American Studies? It provides an interdisciplinary background that helps you develop analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills while gaining knowledge about the lives and conditions of people of African descent in Africa, the United States, Latin America, and other communities. This understanding of multiculturalism is valued by employers in industries like education, government, and business.


Start your search here at UAB. To talk about professional opportunities in African American Studies, make an appointment with Kathryn Morgan. You can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (205) 975-9621.

Career and Professional Development Services has job and internship listings, job fairs, resume builders, and many more resources for UAB students. We recommend that you take advantage of all that they have to offer.

There are plenty of other websites that can help you with your career search. Start with one of these:

• The career board of the National Association of African American Studies
• The job openings board of the National Association for Ethnic Studies
• Investigate graduate school programs

Careers in African American Studies

Below you'll find some of the many careers you can pursue with a degree in African American Studies.

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