Course variations

Course summary

This program is to provide students with a comprehensive and multidisciplinary introduction to the crucial life experiences of African Americans. This goal is achieved in two primary ways. First, it provides an interdisciplinary exposure to particular features of the African American experience. Majors gain an in-depth understanding of the historical, anthropological, sociological, psychological, economic, and political aspects of African America. The curriculum also provides opportunities to study the literary, musical, and artistic heritage of peoples of African descent. Second, students gain expertise in the concepts, theories, and methods of a traditional academic discipline. Majors are required to select an area of concentration in one of the following fields: anthropology, economics, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, or sociology (concentrations in departments not listed must be approved by the program adviser).

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have completed secondary school and have not enrolled in a regular session at any college or university. They must have completed secondary school with a superior average in academic subjects and have earned a certificate of completion which enables the student to be admitted to a university in the home country. Students who have attended school under the British system must present five GCSE/Ordinary-Level examinations and at least three Advanced-Level examinations with superior grades. Results of Advanced-Supplementary or Higher-Level exams should also be submitted. They must have taken scores in ACT assessment plus the new ACT writing test or SAT reasoning test or subject test in English (literature), history/social studies, mathematics (level 2), science and languages (other than English). Applicants whose native language is not in English must have Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 83 or higher on the Internet-based test, 220 or higher on the computer-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7 or higher on the academic module is required for admission.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of California, Los Angeles

Department name

College of Letters and Science, Department of Asian American Studies