Africology and African American Studies

Learn the fundamental theoretical and practical issues confronting African people with the Master of Arts in Africology and African American Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. Gain an advanced understanding of the dynamics, experiences and traditions of people of African descent through a specialized curriculum that emphasizes self-guided studies and collaborative research opportunities.

The Africology and African American Studies MA is informed by the African-centered/Afrocentric paradigms in relation to other perspectives in Africana studies. Students in this 30-credit master's program can focus on several different areas, including 

• • African regional geography, 
  • Afrocentric theory, 
  • Caribbean culture, 
  • ethnographic methods, 
  • gender studies, 
  • history, 
  • languages,
• • literature,
  • mass media, 
  • popular culture, 
  • psychology, 
  • research methods, and 
  • social and political thought. 

Africology and African American Studies MA graduates pursue careers in public and private sectors, including the arts and humanities, business, healthcare, social services and teaching. Others choose to pursue the Africology and African American Studies PhD, with the goal of teaching at the collegiate level or engaging in academic research. 

Course requirements take place at Temple's Main Campus and can be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. 

University degree requiring four years of study.

Request one certified copy of official transcripts from every college and university you have attended, even if only one course was taken. International degrees must be assessed for equivalency with a U.S. degree based on the characteristics of the national educational system, the type of institution attended and the level of studies completed. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration. If unofficial transcripts are submitted during the application process, submission of official academic records will be required by the end of your first term of graduate study if you are admitted and subsequently enroll at Temple University.

The advanced skills gained from a graduate degree in the College of Liberal Arts are highly relevant in today's rapidly evolving world. You will form expertise through rigorous coursework and research to meet your professional and personal goals. 

Opportunities available to students with an Africology and African American Studies MA include the following careers, among many others. 

• Behavioral specialist 
• Community urban planner
• Cultural resources manager
• Employment counselor
• Family and child advocate
• Foreign service specialist
• Political analyst
• Social worker
• Youth director