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Overview African and African-American Studies Program from University of Oklahoma offers the B.A. degree in African & African American Studies. Students earning a B.A. degree in AFAM must also complete specified University and College of Arts & Sciences degree requirements. Students may also choose to enroll with a minor in AFAM.AFAM courses are exciting, challenging and offer students (from all racial and ethnic backgrounds) the opportunity to hear and discuss important content, essential to Africa and the African American experience, in a constructive learning environment. Students are exposed to different theoretical approaches, typically taught in Black Studies. All students should emerge from the program with a clearer understanding of African-centered thought, as well as alternative paradigms articulated within the discipline. Here at OU, we aim to facilitate dialogue between those on campus and in the community via education and civic engagement.African & African American courses are stimulating, thought provoking, and interdisciplinary. Courses in this program offer students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds the opportunity to hear and discuss important content, essential to Africa and the African American experience in a constructive learning environment.Career OpportunitiesMajoring in African and African American Studies challenges students with a high level of critical thinking encouraging the growth of knowledge beyond the bounds of the traditional college program. Learning about and tackling important societal issues such as poverty and healthcare provides an understanding that will allow a graduate to stand out to potential employers.Graduate of the program have entered graduate schools or the work force in the following areas:Community ServiceEducationHistoryJournalismLawNonprofit organizationsSocial servicesThe arts I want to find another Bachelor Course

The Mission of the University of Oklahoma African and African-American Studies Program is first to exemplify excellence in research, teaching and service, in accordance with the mission of the University of Oklahoma (OU) and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies

Requirements

Academic Requirements

gpa

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Other Requirements

1Official high school transcript that reflects at least six semesters of work completed and includes your GPA computed on an unweighted 4.0 scale and your class rankOfficial test scores to us through ACT and/or The College Board. Your test scores may also be included on your official high school transcriptLetter of recommendationOfficial copies of any AP or CLEP test scores

African and African-American Studies