BA Black Studies at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

Black Studies is an interdisciplinary field examining the history, politics and cultural production of persons of African descent locally and globally. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Black Studies | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 30 semester hours in the major (of 120). Required courses include BLST 100 Introduction to Black Studies; BLST 101 Introduction to Black Diaspora Studies; BLST 206 Black Studies and the Production of Knowledge; BLST 207 Racism: Global Perspectives.

Career pathways

The major prepares students for public service including health care, social work and education, government, the arts and media, and for graduate study in fields such as medicine, law, history, literature and sociology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

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