African Studies at Beloit College is an interdisciplinary program for the study of African politics, economics, cultures and environment in a global context, focusing on themes such as development, democracy, regionalism, gender, ethnicity, environmental issues, poverty, conflict, and AIDS and other health issues. Students choose courses from a variety of disciplines in the arts and humanities, the sciences, and the social sciences.
Many students who elect an African Studies minor will build their plan of study to include a semester studying in an African country.
The African Studies minor is designed to provide students with multidisciplinary academic tools to effectively understand the issues which they encounter and study. The curriculum in African Studies offers important educational experiences for students contemplating careers in environmental affairs, politics, public health, law, diplomacy, and the arts.