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BA Black Diaspora and African American Studies at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary major examining the experiences of African Americans and peoples of the Black Diaspora. Students design their programme under one of three concentrations: Black Diaspora studies, African American studies, or interdisciplinary study across departments.

Faculty: School of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Black Diaspora and African American Studies  |  Duration: 52 units for the major  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

One 4-unit lower-division core course, four upper-division core courses (AAS 170/R, 171, 172 and 179), six upper-division courses in the chosen concentration, one human research methods course and one additional 4-unit upper-division course, totalling 52 units.

Career pathways

Students enter careers in academia, public policy, law, STEM, non-profit organisations and corporate leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UC San Diego and its colleges rather than to the major; applicants apply to the University of California through the UC application. The department does not publish separate admission criteria for the major. Up to one course may be taken Pass/No Pass toward the major.

Duration: 52 units for the major

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