The curriculum in African area studies places a premium on courses with applied learning opportunities, including internships, honors courses, and independent study programs arranged through students` major departments. In keeping with this emphasis, the Center for African Studies currently sponsors a seminar that prepares students to participate in model African Union (AU) exercises held annually in Washington, D.C. The center also periodically cosponsors Africa-related internships organized through the United Nations in New York City. The appropriate number of credits for these learning experiences and their application toward distribution requirements will be determined in consultation with the curriculum chair.
