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I know I'm a little late, but I'll go ahead and add my two cents. I just finished my B.A. in African-American Studies (yay for moi) at UNCG. I chose to major in something that truly interested me rather than something I could find substantial work in. I am really pleased with my decision because the major has taught me so much. At UNCG, the program was diverse and incorporated English, Sociology, Anthropology, Fine Arts, and Psychology.
I think you're absolutely right in finding out as much about various programs and schools as possible. I know here at UNCG, the program was fairly new, less than 5 years old, when I started so there were limited professors and the same people taught many classes. I have to admit that by the end of this last semester, I had become a little bored because it seemed like the subject matter was repetitious. But I'm still glad I chose it as a major. African-American Studies is broad and I think graduate schools see it as an interesting choice. I know several law students and teachers who had AFS/AFAM as majors and people who are getting their Master's in History with a AFS BA. I would suggest supplementing the program with second major or a minor...just to expand your academic transcript. Good luck.
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