The Department of African American Studies supports and represents The College of New Jersey's commitment to the development of an informed and active citizenry of life-long learners by introducing students to the global contributions and accomplishments of people of African ancestry.

Through the study of the arts, humanities and social sciences, the department provides instruction that ensures student mastery of the critical thinking ,research, writing and ethical problem solving skills that constitute the core of liberal arts education.

This interdisciplinary/ international thrust of departmental offerings provide a comprehensive understanding of Africana peoples culture and history thereby contributing to the college's stated commitment to diversity.

WHY STUDY AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES AT THE COLLEGE OF NJ?

Curriculum offerings in the Department of African-American Studies provide the critical thinking, research, writing and problem-solving skills that are the core of liberal arts instruction. TCNJ's integration of African and Caribbean studies into its introductory courses provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the study. The interdisciplinary/international thrust of department offerings provides an understanding of African peoples/culture and the cultures of people of African descent. Students are attracted to the African-American Studies program at TCNJ because:

small classes provide personalized instruction from faculty members, with no classroom teaching by graduate assistants;

through cooperative education, full- or part-time work experience is available off campus;

faculty advisors assist students in defining and developing career goals throughout their scholastic studies; and

students use the personal computers and digital resources linked to the Departmental, Faculty and Library websites and the TCNJ instructional media network.

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