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Program Curriculum

Refer to the Course of Study Bulletin for full program requirements.

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Courses of Study Bulletin

Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.

Pathways Curriculum

Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.

Busy Street in China

 

Introduction to African American Studies

Explore key issues such as black literature, Afrocentrism, race and social justice, rap and "world" music, blacks in prison, African American film and visual art, black families, the black middle class, black internationalism, and gender, among others.

Entrance to a shrine in China

 

African American Studies Internship

Supervised on and off campus work in an institution serving the African American community in the greater San Antonio area.

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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.

Faculty

Making connections through experience and empathy

Our faculty bring interdisciplinary expertise to foster ties between students and the communities they will impact.

William T. Burke III, J.D.
Associate Professor, Business Administration
Anene Ejikeme, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, History
David P. Rando, Ph.D.
Professor, English
Claudia Stokes, Ph.D.
Professor, English
Angela Tarango, Ph.D.
Professor, Religion

Student Opportunities

Make an impact as an undergraduate

  • Research Opportunities

    Students have opportunities to conduct and present research at regional and national academic and student leadership conferences.

     

  • Internships

    Students have access to a strong network of internships in city and state government offices, local cultural arts organizations, local marketing and publishing companies, public and private educational institutions, and social service institutions. Trinity offers students a set of established relationships with local african-american churches and the NCAAP.

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  • BSU

    Trinity’s Black Student Union creates a social network for black students and those interested in the culture and to educate the Trinity community about salient historical perspectives and issues that are relevant to black communities.

     

  • Lecture Series and Annual Events

    The department hosts guest speakers and lecturers, and works closely with the annual MLK lecture commission.

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When You Graduate

Make an impact through law, nonprofit work, government, and more

Students graduate with the skills necessary to enter government, research, advocacy, and beyond, setting out into the world imbued with a practice of responsible innovation, intentional inclusion, and empathetic leadership.

In an increasingly diverse world, understanding the legacy of black peoples in America is paramount to employers and workplace culture.

 

Careers

Tigers are valued for their strong research and interpersonal skills, along with their problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Common Career Areas:

  • Law
  • Education
  • Urban Planning
  • Politics
  • Advocacy
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit management

Common Graduate Schools:

  • Rice University
  • St. Mary's University
  • Trinity University

Graduate Programs:

  • History
  • African American Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Political Science

 

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