Africa is a continent with a rich history, a diversity of people with different heritages, and a critical region of the world to study. Africa has undergone rapid political, economic, and social changes over the past several decades since most of the continent freed itself from European colonialism. In the African Studies program you can learn about the continent’s vast and powerful empires before the arrival of Europeans and gain a knowledge about contemporary Africa. You will be able to explore themes related to the continent’s history, politics, people, economy, and culture from a multidisciplinary perspective.