African & African Diaspora Studies

Kennesaw State University

United States of America, Kennesaw

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Kennesaw State University

United States of America , Kennesaw

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 40

Credit point

120 Points

Campuses

Kennesaw

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines14-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 43,927 / year

Next Intake 14-Aug-2023

African & African Diaspora Studies

About

Bachelor of Arts in African and African Diaspora Studies

The Kennesaw State University African and African Diaspora Studies will guide you through exploring, examining, and analyzing the African presence in a global context. This degree is an interdisciplinary educational experience that fosters an understanding of the international experiences of African and African-descended peoples in Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

Through the African Studies degree, you will gain an appreciation for the diverse character of humanity, explore the complex historical and cultural relations between Africans on the continent and African-descended peoples in the Diaspora, and engage in a comparative study of issues affecting Africans in the continent and the Diasporas.

With this degree, you can pursue a career with diverse liberal arts preparation in business, social service or government sectors. Suppose you are interested in a career where strong liberal arts preparation is needed, such as areas in business, social service, or government sectors. In that case, the African Studies degree is for you. Along with a deep historical understanding of African and African Diaspora, you will also acquire reading, applied writing, grammar, composition, public speaking, problem-solving, and research skills while earning your degree.

As an African and African Diaspora Studies student, you will take classes in each of these concentrations:

Cultural Production and Expression
Social and Structural Analysis
Historical Investigation
Community and Professional Engagement

As a component of your degree, you will also have the opportunity to Study Abroad to broaden your understanding through cultural immersion.

The B.A. in African and African Diaspora Studies offers an interdisciplinary educational experience that fosters an understanding of the transnational experiences of African and African-descended peoples in the Diaspora. You'll gain an appreciation for the diverse character of humanity, complex historical and cultural relations between Africans on the continent and African-descended peoples in the Diaspora.

Disciplines

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

GPA Requirement

Graduation from high school with GPA of 2.5 with qualifying SAT/ACT test scores

(If educated outside of the United States, the required official evaluation
must indicate GPA)

First-Year Student Announcement:

First-year students applying to Kennesaw State University for the Summer, and Fall 2023 semesters may be admitted without an ACT or SAT score if they have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

_{* Students who have a GPA of less than 3.2 should submit official ACT or SAT scores along with their high school transcript to be considered for admission.}

_{*For students who were educated outside the United States, the GPA must be reflected on the official evaluation (see requirements below). Kennesaw State will review the official evaluation.}

_{**Being exempt from SAT/ACT does not guarantee that students are also exempt from the English proficiency requirement if they are citizens of non-English speaking countries (see the Validation of English Proficiency section below).}

_{Note: Test scores are still required for some scholarships (e.g. Zell Miller) and programs (e.g. Architecture).}

Career

What can you do with an African studies degree?

The African American and African Diaspora Studies program will prepare you for career fields like journalism, politics, public relations, and other lines of work that involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups. Below are a few examples:

Civil Services Worker
Cultural Resources Manager
Foreign Service Specialist
Human Resources Specialist
Journalist

Political Analyst
Public Administration
Public Affairs and Policy
Social Worker
University Administration

Or, you may decide to pursue graduate studies.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 43,927

Application Fee

USD 40

How to Apply

Please use the Common Application if any of the following are true:

You are a student who is still in high school and without college credit
You have earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual enrollment credit, AP/IB credit)
You graduated high school less than 5 years ago and earned less than 30 credit hours of college credit (if you attended any college).