Point of Contact:
Prof. LaMonda Horton-Stallings, Department Chair, lh855@georgetown.edu.
Philosophy of research
Directed and specific study of a subject using data collections, archival materials, interviews, and primary and secondary sources that would serve as evidence for analysis and findings; this presentation of the study can be in critical or creative forms.
How to get started
Via faculty projects and calls for assistance; specifically directed readings, independent study, AFAM research methods course, thesis. The program’s website also lists research opportunities: https://africanamericanstudies.georgetown.edu/undergraduate-research-opportunities/.
How to get connected with a faculty mentor
Through our program’s website: https://africanamericanstudies.georgetown.edu/undergraduate-research-opportunities/.
Earning credit for undergraduate research
Students can earn credit through thesis courses and independent research.
Getting paid for research
If faculty has special funds from internal or external resources.
Thesis or capstone research
Students can conduct research for thesis courses.