BA/BS Afroamerican and African Studies at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The Afroamerican and African Studies major examines African, African American and African diasporic histories, cultures and politics through comparative and thematic study. It is offered by the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) | Department: Afroamerican and African Studies | Duration: Minimum 28 credits | Intake: Fall (Feb 1 regular deadline); Winter term applications due Oct 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Two of three gateway courses (AAS 200, 201, 202), two 300-level-or-above comparative or global courses, four AAS electives (two at 300/400 level), an upper-level writing course and the DAAS-in-Action course AAS 498. Electives can be organised around themes such as Health, Expressive Arts, or Law, Politics and Social Justice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (university/college-level, not programme-specific); the major is declared after enrolment.

Intake: Fall (Feb 1 regular deadline); Winter term applications due Oct 1

Duration: Minimum 28 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.umich.edu/apply

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