The Center for Afroamerican and African Studies (CAAS) provides students an opportunity to examine the histories, social organizations, cultures, and arts of people of African descent, particularly those of Africa, the United States, and the Caribbean. While encouraging comparative analysis of the diverse cultural and social traditions derived from Africa, courses also bring attention to current theories, methodologies, and research on race, cultural identity, socioeconomic class, gender, and sexuality in relation to African, African American, and Afro-Caribbean experiences. In addition to exploring the historical cultures of Africa and its Diaspora, students also have opportunities to study contemporary issues treated in such professional fields as public policy, urban planning, education, environmental studies, information technology, and health sciences.

Roster of CAAS Area and Cross-Area Courses

• African Studies Courses: 108, 200, 246, 247, 355, 380, 385, 403, 404, 408, 422, 427, 440, 449, 453, 479, 562, 595.
• African-American Studies Courses: 201, 203, 204, 214, 230, 231, 274, 303, 321, 326, 327, 329, 333, 334, 335, 336, 338, 340, 341, 342, 357, 360, 370, 400, 418, 425, 434, 435, 450, 451, 452, 454, 457, 459, 465, 475, 476, 486, 489, 521, 533.
• Afro-Caribbean Studies: 202, 384, 439, 442, 444, 464, 478.
• Cross-Area Courses: 103, 104, 111, 306, 331, 322, 332, 348, 361, 394, 410, 420, 426, 430, 431, 470, 477, 495.