Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | 120 Credit-hour(s) | $ 17,875 (US$ 17,875) a year | Contact provider |
College of Liberal A...
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Course summary
This program aims to provide students with a systematic understanding of the cultural and historical experiences of African peoples and peoples of the African Diaspora.
Program modules
The program modules are as follows: AFRO 3061-The Black Family (3 cr), AFRO 3072-Racism: Social and Psychological Consequences for Black Americans (3 cr), AFRO 3141-Africa (3 cr), AFRO 3251W-Sociological Perspectives on Race, Class, and Gender, WI (3 cr), AFRO 3334-Black Women: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (4 cr), AFRO 3543-Psychology and the Black American Experience (3 cr), AFRO 3405-The African American Child (3 cr), AFRO 4231-The Color of Public Policy: African Americans, American Indians, and Chicanos in the United States (3 cr), AFRO 5072-Racism: Social and Psychological Consequences for Black Americans (3 cr), AFRO 5405-The African American Child (3 cr).
Entry requirement for international students
Students to be considered for admission must have completed the coursework through high school graduation. They are expected to complete, at a minimum, the University's core subject requirements such as four years of English with an emphasis on writing, including instruction in reading and speaking skills and in literary understanding and appreciation; three years of mathematics including one year each of elementary algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra; three years of science including one year each of biological and physical science, and including a laboratory experience; three years of social studies including one year each of U.S. history and geography; two years of a single second language; and one year of visual and/or performing arts including instruction in the history and interpretation of the art form. Individual circumstances are also considered as part of the overall assessment of each application and may factor into individual decisions. Outstanding talent, achievement, or aptitude in a particular area; an exceptionally rigorous academic curriculum; strong commitment to community service and leadership; military service; contribution to the cultural, gender, age, economic, racial, or geographic diversity of the student body; evidence of having overcome social, economic, or physical barriers to educational achievement; first-generation college student; significant responsibility in a family, community, job, or activity; family employment or attendance at the University of Minnesota and extenuating circumstances. Also students who are non-native speakers of English need to demonstrate their English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 in paper based 79 for internet based, 6.5 for IELTS, and 80 for MELAB. If students have taken the ACT exam and scored 17 or lower on the English OR reading section (or SAT critical reading [verbal] score of 420 or lower) need to provide English language scores.
Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus
Department name
College of Liberal Arts, Department of African American and African Studies
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