Welcome to the African and African American Studies Web site at The Pennsylvania State University. Here you will find information about our faculty, programs of study, course offerings, and news about the changes within the Department and curriculum. African and African American Studies is home to a diverse and very active Faculty who teach, conduct research, and publish in the areas of African, African American and Caribbean history, politics, culture, economics, geography, linguistics, and health. Examples of the achievements of both the faculty and staff can be found within our website.

Dr. Darryl Thomas
Department Head
Department of African and African American Studies
214A Willard Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone (814) 863-2427
Fax (814) 863-3578