What Can You Do With a Degree in Africana Studies?

A bachelor’s degree in Africana studies provides the foundation for success in a variety of careers. You can pursue a job in academia, secondary education, the arts, politics, medicine, and state and municipal governmental agencies as well as international nonprofits and social justice organizations. You can also become an attorney, museum director, U.S. ambassador, or law enforcement professional.

Africana Studies, B.A.

Top Employers

Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the Africana studies B.A. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:

  • Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Science
  • Caribbean Cultural Center and African Diaspora Institute
  • College Board
  • Columbia University
  • Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Museum of Contemporary African Diasporic Art
  • New York Administration of Children’s Services
  • New York City Department of Education
  • The New York Public Library
  • New York University
  • Pace University
  • SolarKal
  • St. John’s University

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On-Campus Resources

Magner Career Center

The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.

  • The center hosts frequent career events, which include panels with Brooklyn College alumni, company and organization visits, and workshops.
  • You can get matched with alumni with your major to learn about their experiences, seek career advice, and develop a professional relationship.
  • HireBC offers starter, competitive internships, and even job postings from Brooklyn College’s dedicated Job Board. Access HireBC via the Brooklyn College WebCentral Portal, under the Career tab. Many alumni post positions with hopes of working with Brooklyn College students. Begin by uploading your résumé and having it reviewed by a career counselor.
  • Pamela Brown is the liaison to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. For more information or to set up appointments, visit the Magner Center’s website call 718.951.5696, or visit 1303 James Hall.

The Brooklyn College Learning Center

The Learning Center provides peer tutoring in accordance with national best practices that empower students to cultivate the skills and behaviors of confident, independent, and lifelong learners. With support from the Office of Institutional Research and Data Science and ongoing oversight from the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the center designs relevant interventions for need areas to further Brooklyn College’s efforts to stimulate student-driven learning as well as increase retention rates and on-time graduation.

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