The African American Studies Program offers an opportunity for students to explore and broaden their cultural awareness and appreciation of the African American experiences from an historical, traditional and contemporary perspective.         

The program offers an in-depth examination and provides a standard body of literature on African American experiences in order to promote a well-rounded education and a greater appreciation of cultural diversity and heritage. The program explores the struggles, perils, oppression, injustices, perseverance, achievements, contributions and acts of heroism of African Americans.        

Designed as a minor consisting of 18 credit hours, the African American Studies Program is interdisciplinary in that students choose from a wide variety of stimulating courses that cross departmental lines.

Dr. James Mock, professor of public management, and several Austin Peay students met with Nelson Mandela (pictured) during their study-abroad trip to Africa.

For more information on African American Studies, call Dr. Andrew Smallwood at (931) 221-7106.