African American Studies in the Real World

What can you do with a minor in African American Studies? Below is a list of just some of the professions our students are engaged in.

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  • The LAGRANT Foundation

Education (K-12, public and private schools)

  • High school teacher
  • Historian
  • Guidance counselor

Museums

  • National Museum of African American History & Culture

Athletic Training

  • Rehabilitation
  • Disability & Accessibility Specialist

Federal/government jobs

  • Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Leadership Initiative
  • National Park Service Cultural Resources Diversity Internship
  • Human Rights Activist
  • Lobbyist
  • Community Education Officer
  • Law enforcement officer

Small non-profits

  • Non-Profit Foundation Manager
  • International Aid and Development Project Officer
  • International Aid Worker

College Professor

  • University professor
  • University administrator

Finance

  • Work for banks and financial institutions

Social Work

  • Counseling/Therapy
  • Mental health services
  • Crisis services
  • HIV/AIDS advocacy

Community organizations

  • Community relations and outreach
  • Fundraising and Development

Lawyer

  • In-House Attorney
  • Law Clerk
  • Juvenile Case Manager
  • Capital Defender

Textbook/Publishing Companies

  • Publications and internet sites
  • Broadcast media companies
  • Newspapers/magazines/websites

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • Work for organizations committed to racial and civil rights (NAACP or 100 Black Men)
  • Community action agencies

Librarian

  • African American and Archival Studies Reference Librarian