Africana Studies Graduate Certificate

Georgia State University

United States of America, Atlanta

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Georgia State University

United States of America , Atlanta

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 60

Campuses

Atlanta

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Aug-2022 4-Jan-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1.5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 312 / credit

Apply Date 4-Jan-2022

Next Intake 22-Aug-2022

Africana Studies Graduate Certificate

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Disciplines

College of Arts & Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Student Eligibility Students seeking the AAS Africana Studies Graduate Certificate must submit a formal application through the Office of Graduate Studies of the College of Arts and Sciences. Applications are accepted two times per year: April 15 (for fall semester) and November 15 (for spring semester). Students apply online, using the standard online Graduate Application. GRE scores are no longer required for application and admission to AAS Africana Studies at GSU Georgia State University. Contact the Director of Graduate Studies, with any additional questions. Graduate Certificate Three letters of recommendation Personal statement of 750-1000 words Official Transcripts (one from each institution attended) Application fee The following students are eligible: Students who are enrolled in an M.A. or Ph.D. program in another department or institute at Georgia State must complete an online application, but existing materials on file with the Graduate Office may be used for the application, and the application fee may be waived. Once you have filled out a new online application for the Certificate program and attached a short personal statement about why you wish to receive the Certificate, contact the Africana Studies liaison in the Graduate Office, Kirstin Sylvester, to request that your transcripts and letters of recommendation be used for this application as well. Let her know that you are a current student and would like to request the application fee waiver. Students who apply solely for the Graduate Certificate in Africana Studies must submit a complete application for the Graduate Certificate, including fees, to the College of Arts and Sciences. Students in the Africana Studies M.A. degree program who are unable to complete the program, but would like to receive the Certificate, may do so if they have fulfilled the Certificate course requirements (5 AAS courses with a grade of Bâ€ or better). These students must complete a new online application for the Certificate (rather than M.A.) program but can use the existing materials on file by following the procedure outlined above. Students can apply two times per year: April 15 for fall semester November 15 for spring semester

English Program Requirements

For students required to show English Language Proficiency for summer 2020 and fall 2020, Georgia State accepts Duolingo English tests as one of the new English proficiency tests. To register for the test, please go to go.duolingo.com/applicants. The Duolingo English Test can be taken online from a computer with a camera. Certiﬁed results are available within two days and can be shared instantly with the university. For 2020-2021 admissions cycle, any changes on the admissions requirements will be updated on the website under the guidance from the University System of Georgia.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 312

Application Fee

USD 60

How to Apply

Whether applying for an associate, bachelor's or graduate degree you can expect to do the following steps to apply: Prepare: Gather your materials and note admission requirements and deadlines. Some academic schools and colleges within Georgia State have different application deadlines. Apply: Create an application account, and submit transcripts and other required materials. Check Your Status: Pay the application fee, and look out for status updates on your account.