PROGRAM OF AFRICAN STUDIES

Why African Studies at Northwestern?

With all of the options of disciplines and courses to choose from at Northwestern, why choose African Studies?

• African Studies is an interdisciplinary program that gives students the flexibility to choose from a broad range of courses in over 11 different academic departments.
• The Program of African Studies at Northwestern University is recognized as the first formally instituted program of African Studies in the United States. 
• Northwestern has the largest Africana collection in existence at the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies.
• African Studies allows students to learn about new cultures and languages and gain a broader global mindset.
• There are numerous study abroad opportunities for travel to sub-Saharan Africa or North Africa.
• Choose African Studies as a major or minor.
• Enhance your knowledge of African history and current events by attending weekly Wednesday lunch lectures and special events.