Major and Minor in African Studies

The Institute of African Studies is pleased to announce its new College honors program which was approved in September 2005. The African Studies honors program and major stem from a growing interest in African studies among Emory's undergraduate population, and generally reflects the field's growth in other US universities. If you are interested in reading about our major, click here

Completing an African Studies major or minor is an excellent way to develop geographically focused international expertise, to enhance a second major concentration, and to learn about the fascinating diversity of Africa’s 54 nations. African Studies is an ideal companion major or minor for students doing major or minor work in journalism, environmental studies, political science, economics, linguistics, film studies, anthropology, art history, history, religion, English or French. Students preparing for careers in international health or medicine may wish to combine an African Studies major or minor with a major in biology or another science, or with the minor in Science, Culture and Society (IDS).

Dr. Sidney Kasfir is the current Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Program. Please contact her at if you have any questions about the minor or major by sending her an email at sidney.kasfir@emory.edu. We work closely with the Center for International Programs Abroad to make sure that students also get the opportunity to study in Africa.