Black Studies
Black studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that primarily focuses on the study of the history, culture, and politics of the peoples of the African diaspora and Africa. The field includes scholars of African-American, Afro-Canadian, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latino, Afro-European, Afro-Asian, African Australian, and African literature, history, politics, and religion as well as those from disciplines, such as sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, psychology, education, and many other disciplines within the humanities and social sciences.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with an educational background in Black Studies, along with a complementary major, include social worker, program coordinator, school counselor, human resources specialist, lawyer, historian, and so much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2023:
- Social Worker: $68,270
- Government Program Coordinator: $43,950
- School Counselor: $53,320
- Human Resources Specialist: $73,010
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Black Studies minor?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Patrick O'Neil using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, visit the link below!
Minor Requirements
15 credits
| HIS 2170 Race and Ethnicity in Global Perspective (3) | SPA 4210 Latinx American Literature (3) OR MUS 1520 Jazz and Popular Culture (3) |
| HIS 3610 The Civil Rights Movement (3) | SWK 3500 Human Diversity and Populations-At-Risk (3) |
| ENG 3500 African American Literature (3) OR ENG 3530 The Literature of Slave Narratives (3) |
Contact
Patrick O’Neil, Ph.D.
