AFA 4936 African American Studies Senior Integrative Seminar offers senior majors a capstone experience that bridges academic preparation with real-world application. Through creative, innovative, or entrepreneurial projects, students synthesize their learning in African American Studies and produce work that reflects deep engagement with Black life, culture, and scholarship. These projects go beyond traditional educational research, allowing students to explore expressive forms, community initiatives, and interdisciplinary methods. A key component of the course is the dissemination of student work, whether through public presentations, digital platforms, or community partnerships, highlighting the transformative potential of African American Studies inside and outside the classroom.

Capstone projects in African American Studies at UF provide students with a culminating academic experience that transforms classroom learning into real-world impact. These projects emphasize creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial approaches to exploring Black life, history, and culture. Students apply their interdisciplinary training to develop original work, ranging from digital media and performance to community initiatives and public scholarship, that reflects both scholarly depth and social relevance. A key component of the capstone is the dissemination of the project, ensuring that students share their work with broader audiences through presentations, exhibitions, or digital platforms.