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A BA or a BS, three minors and an internship built into every major – declare once you’re admitted to UofL and start connecting Black Studies to the career you want.

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Explore Black Life, Culture and Leadership

Two degrees and three minors – each rooted in the histories, cultures and experiences of people of African descent worldwide.
Pan-African Studies, BA

Pan-African Studies, BA

Explore the histories, cultures, ideas and experiences of people of African descent across Africa and its global diasporas – ideal if you’re drawn to the humanities, history, culture and social change.
Pan-African Studies, BS

Pan-African Studies, BS

The same core study of Black life and experience on a different curricular pathway – a strong fit if you want to pair Pan-African Studies with broader academic and professional goals.
Pan-African Studies Minor

Pan-African Studies Minor

Add the histories, cultures and experiences of people of African descent to any major – a minor that broadens your perspective and complements fields from education to health care to business.
Black Performance Studies Minor

Black Performance Studies Minor

Explore how Black people express, interpret and shape their experiences through music, dance, theater and other cultural practices – offered jointly with Theatre Arts.
Race/Gender Studies Minor

Race/Gender Studies Minor

Examine how race, gender and other dimensions of identity shape social experiences, institutions and inequalities – offered jointly with Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

Declare Your Major or Minor

There’s no separate application or portfolio review to major or minor in Pan-African Studies. Once you’re admitted to the University of Louisville, declare a PAS major or minor by contacting the Director of Undergraduate Studies, working with A&S Advising or declaring directly through ULink. Transfer students follow standard university policy – there are no special requirements – and admission deadlines follow the university schedule.

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Transform Your Passion for Justice Into Your Career

Ready to turn your commitment to community and justice into professional impact? Explore Pan-African Studies at the University of Louisville — Kentucky's only comprehensive Black Studies department, building leaders and scholars since 1973.

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