African and African Diaspora Studies | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionInstructingSpeakingActive LearningLearning StrategiesActive ListeningWritingCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageSociology and AnthropologyHistory and ArcheologyForeign Language

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningNear VisionDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic

Technology

Computer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

AchievementRelationshipsIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1062.00	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Full course curriculum in area, ethnic, and cultural studies — design, teach, and continuously revise autonomously, integrating interdisciplinary theory and current research at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Complex, non-routine classroom discussions involving contested cultural narratives or sensitive identity topics — facilitate with social perceptiveness and pedagogical authority in a diverse postsecondary environment.
Graduate seminars and advanced undergraduate courses — instruct using differentiated learning strategies tailored to students with varied disciplinary preparation and cultural backgrounds.
Original research in a specialized subfield such as diaspora studies, indigenous cultures, or transnational feminism — conduct rigorously and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, or scholarly digital media.
Comprehensive examination programs — design, administer, and calibrate across course sequences, ensuring alignment with disciplinary competency standards and accreditation expectations.
Student theses, dissertations, and independent research projects — supervise and evaluate at the graduate level, providing expert methodological and theoretical guidance.
Pedagogical methods and instructional technologies — select and apply using evidence-based learning strategies to improve outcomes in large lectures and small seminars alike.
Departmental and national professional conferences — participate as a presenter, panelist, or discussant, contributing specialized expertise to ongoing disciplinary conversations.
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving frameworks — model and teach explicitly within course content, preparing students to analyze systemic inequalities and cross-cultural phenomena.
Inductive and deductive reasoning applied to primary sources, archival materials, and ethnographic data — demonstrate in research and classroom contexts to develop students' analytical capabilities.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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