BA in African American Studies (Honors) in Madison United States | University of Wisconsin-Madison

The African American Studies Department at UW-Madison provides interdisciplinary programs exploring Black history, culture, and society through innovative academic frameworks. Students engage in critical analysis of both historical and contemporary issues central to the African American experience. Undergraduate options include a major and certificate program, while the MA features customized study plans - often through Bridge programs that transition students directly into English or History PhD tracks. The department actively participates in community initiatives like hip-hop youth outreach, theater productions, adult education courses, and public history research. Collaborative partnerships extend across campus with Ethnic Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, African Cultural Studies, English, History, Theater Studies, and Education programs. This dynamic academic community celebrates diversity within unity, inviting all who seek profound engagement with racial and ethnic studies in global and American contexts.