Experiential learning is a hallmark of the Africana studies bachelor’s degree program at The University of Toledo in Ohio. Africana studies majors can take the knowledge they learn in the classroom into communities across America and the world.
The program seeks to promote greater understanding and improvement of socio-economic life in the black community, nationally and globally. Africana studies undergraduates take classes across disciplines. This is an excellent program for students who are intellectually curious and passionate about social justice.
Top Reasons To Study Africana Studies At UToledo
Flexibility. UToledo’s Africana studies bachelor’s program offers a flexible online and on-campus curriculum. The majority of core Africana studies classes are online.
Independent learning. Students are encouraged to follow their interests. Africana studies majors work closely with faculty on a required senior seminar on a topic of their choice.
Service learning. Putting classroom learning to work in the community is crucial to this program. UToledo has relationships with local organizations such as
MLK Kitchen for the Poor
Frederick Douglass Community Association
Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo
Study abroad. UToledo undergraduates can learn and complete research through the Department of Africana Studies’ Institute for the Study and Economic Engagement of Southern Africa.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Employers love UToledo Africana studies graduates because of their strong critical and analytical skills and fierce sense of social justice. Africana studies graduates are hired by:
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Expected July, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
University of Toledo
2801 West Bancroft Street,
TOLEDO,
Ohio,
43606, United States
You are considered a freshman if you are coming to UToledo directly from high school and have never attended university. If you took college courses while enrolled in high school, you are still considered a freshman.
English Language Proficiency: TOEFL internet-based: 71; TOEFL paper-based: 527; IELTS overall band: 6.0; PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic overall score: 48; Duolingo English Test: 105; iTEP Academic: 3.7.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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