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African American Studies, BA

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

54,630 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

AnthropologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Students in LMU's African American Studies major gain an interdisciplinary view of the world that is grounded in the perspective of Africa and the African diaspora. This worldview informs the African American Studies Department's intellectual, theoretical and methodological approaches. Majors will come to understand the forces that influence and impact the lives of people of African descent in America and beyond. To gain a holistic understanding of the discipline, students will draw upon knowledge and analytical skills from the social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Majors examine the history of African American people in the United States and the diaspora, and delve into the significance of the African worldview to African American-centered scholarship.

Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Students in LMU's African American Studies major gain an interdisciplinary view of the world that is grounded in the perspective of Africa and the African diaspora. This worldview informs the African American Studies Department's intellectual, theoretical and methodological approaches. Majors will come to understand the forces that influence and impact the lives of people of African descent in America and beyond. To gain a holistic understanding of the discipline, students will draw upon knowledge and analytical skills from the social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Majors examine the history of African American people in the United States and the diaspora, and delve into the significance of the African worldview to African American-centered scholarship.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
90+
53+
Undergraduate admission documents include: Application Form; High School or Secondary School Transcripts; Optional SAT/ACT scores; Proof of English proficiency; 1 Academic Letter of Recommendation; some programs may require Auditions and Portfolios.
4 Years
Aug
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

54,630 USD
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International Students

54,630 USD
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