Arts & Humanities
BA African American Studies
Pennsylvania State University, United States
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- Bachelor's
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- Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens Aug
Arts & Humanities
Pennsylvania State University, United States
This interdisciplinary major is designed to give students an integrated and critical understanding of the experiences and contributions of peoples of African descent. Students are encouraged to do research and evaluate the relationship between the political, social, and economic developments in Africa and the African Diaspora. Two options are available within the major and are described here.
Faculty: College of the Liberal Arts | Duration: minimum 123 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States
The degree requires a minimum of 123 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Black Freedom Struggles, Research Methods in Sociology, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Race, Crime, and Justice.
In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, a student must: attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University; and have at least third-semester classification . Read Senate Policy 37-30: Entrance to and Changes in Major Programs of Study
Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.
Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.
Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/
Arts & Humanities
Pennsylvania State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Pennsylvania State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Pennsylvania State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Pennsylvania State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Pennsylvania State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Pennsylvania State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Pennsylvania State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Pennsylvania State University, United States
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