Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | 120 Credit-hour(s) | $25912 (estimated for 12 to 17 credit hours) | Contact provider |
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Course summary
This interdisciplinary major in African American Studies is designed to assist students in developing facility in several related disciplines in the social sciences and the humanities in order to gain a deeper understanding of the culture, experience, and contemporary situation of the African diaspora. A specific course of study will be designed to meet the needs of each student accepted for the program. Students interested in the major should consult with a member of the Faculty Curriculum Committee on African American Studies.
Program modules
The courses include General education requirements (53-62 hours), Major requirements (30 hours): AFRO 201 Introduction to African American Studies before 1900 (3 hours), AFRO 202 Introduction to African American Studies after 1900 (3 hours), Any 300-level AFRO approved course (3 hours), AFRO 498 or 499, Senior Seminar (3 hours), 3 approved courses in the humanities (e.g., history or English) (9 hours), 3 approved courses in the social sciences (e.g., government and international studies or sociology) (9 hours), 3 approved courses in the social sciences (e.g., government and international studies or sociology) (9 hours), Cognates (12 hours) and Electives (16-25 hours).
Entry requirement for international students
Applicants must be high school graduates or have equivalent qualification. International students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by obtaining minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 210 (computer-based) or 77 (internet-based). Applicants may also take the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) in lieu of the TOEFL. A minimum score of 6.5 is required for the IELTS.
University of South Carolina accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
University Of South Carolina
Department name
College of Arts and Sciences
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