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Bachelor of Arts in African American and Africana Studies

USA

What will I learn?

The African American and Africana Studies degree allows students to complete an interdisciplinary program of study that draws together the multifaceted understanding of the Africana experience. The rich and challenging course work addresses historical, cultural, sociological, political, and psychological factors that affect the lives of people of African descent worldwide. Students will develop the breadth of knowledge indicative of a liberal arts education, and enhance their critical thinking and writing, analysis, and communication skills. The African American and Africana Studies degree will be beneficial for a wide range of students who plan to work in communication and media, education, law, health care, non-profit, and government.

MAJOR CORE COURSES (18 CREDIT HOURS)

AAS 100 Introduction to African Studies

AAS 200 Introduction to African-American Studies

AAS 301 Introduction to African Diaspora

AAS 401 Independent Reading & Research in AAS

AAS 400 Special Topics in AAS (Subtitle required)

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$33,406.00 (28,18,596) per year
Application deadline

Expected May, October 2025

Start date

January 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

202 Patterson Office Tower,

LEXINGTON,

Kentucky,

40506, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below. English proficiency Scores: TOEFL: 71 iBT; IELTS: 6.0; Duolingo: 105. Priority Application Deadline: December 1 for Fall semester (August start); October 15 for Spring semester (January start).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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