Africana Studies
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    Africana Studies

    University of Arizona
    University of Arizona
    United States of America
    United States of America, Tucson
    University Rank:#293
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 58,523 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Africana Studies

    About

    Prepare to become a change-maker and a thought leader in a global economy that spans the Caribbean, North America, Latin America, Africa and Europe. The Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies investigates the historical and contemporary experiences of Africana peoples and how they are shaped by gender, class, race and global conditions. Students choose from one of three emphases: African American History, Culture & Aesthetics; Comparative Global African Diaspora; or Performance, Media, & Digital Africana Studies. This interdisciplinary major gives students essential professional skills applicable to many careers, including the ability to understand people from any background; writing; critical thinking; public speaking; creativity; leadership; and initiative. Classes focus on literature, history, culture, film, technology, arts, politics and more. The program is a leader in digital learning and boasts the nation's first Hip-Hop minor. Students are supported by faculty and a network of community leaders, with opportunities for internships, study abroad and more.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the different and shared historical and contemporary experiences of the Africana world.
    • Develop diversity and intercultural competencies (focusing on issues of race, color, class, and gender)
    • Acquire and apply digital literacies and technological competencies as they apply to the Africana experience.
    • Expose students to engagement and global education related to the Africana experience.
    • Furnish and equip students with critical thinking and analytical skills that can be used in addressing challenges affecting the Africana communities.

    Disciplines

    College of Humanities

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    The specific admission requirements relating to Jordan are as follows:

    Required Documentation: High School Transcripts

    Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80 or B equivalent

    Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

    Undergraduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

    Graduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career

    • Education
    • Film and media
    • Law
    • Politics
    • Social services

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 85

    How to Apply

    • The online application takes 30-45 minutes to complete.
    • Within two days of submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to check your application status online using the Future Wildcat portal.
    • At least once a week be sure to check the email account you used to apply for updates about your admission status, which may require you to take some action.
    • Once your application is complete, you’ll typically be notified of your admission decision within 2 weeks.
    • Admission decisions are announced by email; your admission packet will come in the mail later.
    • Be sure to check your email regularly after you’ve been admitted, so you can take the next steps for enrollment.

    Africana Studies

    University of Arizona

    University of Arizona

    United States of America

    United States of America, Tucson

    Go to Official Website