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Masters Theses

2016

Black Studies; Identity; Race; African American

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Racial Identity Development Of African American Students In Relation To Black Studies Courses, Ja'kia M. Fuller Apr 2016

Racial Identity Development Of African American Students In Relation To Black Studies Courses, Ja'kia M. Fuller

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to provide understanding of the reason why African American students choose to enroll or do not enroll in Black Studies courses; and, (2) explore the relationship between racial identity development and Black Studies programs. Using a phenomenological approach, African American undergraduate students who have: (a) participated in a student organization that focuses on the advancement of Black people/African Americans, an organization that was founded with the purpose of creating an organization for Black Americans, or an organization that focuses on racial equality; or (b) be a Black Studies minor were interviewed. Findings …