Pan-African Studies

Pan-African Studies (PAS) is the study of the cultures and societies of Africa and persons of African ancestry, both past and present.

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Key Facts

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Degree

BA Pan-African Studies

Course Credits: 121

Degree Duration

4 years :

4 years degree

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Start Dates

August | January

Degree Overview

PAS majors have career options quite similar to those of students with baccalaureate degrees in the humanities and social sciences and a PAS minor often enhances the employability of students who major in other fields. Increasingly, PAS majors are also finding career opportunities specific to the discipline itself. Such opportunities are most common in social, cultural and educational agencies/organizations, and in business and international affairs initiatives that concern people of color. Other PAS graduates choose to pursue graduate degrees.

Completion of this degree requires work to be submitted for the department’s Learning Outcomes Measurement. For details, contact the department.

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Study Reasons

Launched at UofL in 1973, making it one of the oldest units of its kind in the country.

Opportunities for field work or study abroad experiences.

Serving as the only Black Studies department in Kentucky.

University of Louisville

Kentucky's premier, nationally recognised metropolitan research university.

With a 227-year history, the University of Louisville offers a combination of academic excellence, research opportunities and a vibrant city experience for students. It is home to three campuses and 12 schools and colleges. UofL offers undergraduate degrees in 60 fields, master’s degrees in over 75 areas, both recognised nationally for their quality and innovation.

UofL is one of only 21 universities nationwide to earn both the Research 1 (R1) and Opportunity College & University (OCU) designations in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications. UofL is uniquely positioned to impact lives in areas of student success and research and innovation, while its dynamic connection with the local and global communities provides unparalleled opportunities for both students and citizens.

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