Advising Information
Prior to meeting with their advisers each semester, students should consult the schedule of classes to see what courses are being offered in the coming semester and review their standing with respect to Africana Studies program requirements:
Courses Offered by the Africana Studies Program
Career Possibilities
What Are Some of the Job Tasks?
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Advise on, design, or prepare museum displays
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Collect and organize data
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Conduct surveys
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Conduct and explain scientific research
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Conduct genealogy research
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Examine groups and social institutions
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Examine human interaction
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Give presentations, lead seminars, teach
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Resolve conflicts
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Study aspects of human and pre-human behavior and history
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Write about historical events and individuals
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What Are Some Potential Occupations?
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Attorney
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Archivist
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Biographer
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College Faculty Member
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Counselor
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Curator
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Demographer
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Economist
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Genealogist
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Government Administrator
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Hospitality Director
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Human Relations Director
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Historical Materials Consultant
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Historical Preservation Specialist
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Journalist
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Labor Relations Specialist
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Lecturer
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Librarian
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Market Analysis
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Museum Specialist
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News Analyst
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Political Scientist
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Research Assistant
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Teacher
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Travel Agent
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Urban Planner
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Who Hires?
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Affirmative Action Offices
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Industry Civil Rights Agencies
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Hospitals Education Institutions
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Government Agencies
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Historical Associations/Societies
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Hotel Chains
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Labor Unions
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Law Firms
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Libraries
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Museums
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Newspapers
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Ombuds Departments
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Personnel Departments
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Publishing Houses
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Social Services Agencies
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Travel Agencies
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Television Stations
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Youth Organizations
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Whom Should I Contact for Further Information?
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University of Northern Colorado
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Africana Studies
Michener L-140
Greeley, CO 80639
970.351.2685
Blacks in Government
1820 11th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
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National Association for Ethnic Studies (NAES)
Department of English
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-0302
National Council for Black Studies
Department of African American Studies
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4109
Atlanta, GA 30302.
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Additional Information:
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Experience acquired through cooperative education or internships can prove valuable in obtaining professional positions.
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At least one class in multicultural studies or one focusing on another face/ethnic group, plus a women’s studies or womanist class will prove beneficial.
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Graduates should be prepared to work in any area of the country and at any size institution.
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Presentation or attendance at national association meetings is desirable.
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Training at the doctoral level is necessary to become employed as a university faculty member.
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Training beyond the master’s level is usually required for professional positions.
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Training in both qualitative and quantitative analysis is desirable for research at any level.
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What Are Some Desirable Personal Qualities?
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Ability to communicate ideas clearly, both in writing and orally
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Ability to work independently
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Academic aptitude
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Analytical skills
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Enjoy working with people
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Interest in and the ability to perform research
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Intellectual curiosity and creativity
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Organized and reliable
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