Advanced Certificate in African Studies at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The Advanced Certificate in African Studies promotes the study of Africa from global, interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives for graduate students from any professional school or department. It combines Africa-focused coursework, in-country experience, African language study and a capstone.

Faculty: University Center for International Studies | Department: Center for African Studies | Duration: 18 credits | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

18 credits of coursework with at least 25% Africa-related content in each class (15 may overlap with the major, 3 must be outside it; up to 6 can be African language coursework), a 3-credit internship or research project in Africa, two years of an African language or a European language spoken in Africa, a capstone research paper and a graduation presentation.

Career pathways

Foreign Service, government, business, law, academia and public service.

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Entry requirements

Open to graduate students enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in any school or department; the certificate is completed alongside a master's, professional or doctoral degree. Language requirement is waived for native speakers of an African language or of a European language spoken in Africa. Capstone paper must be a course assignment graded B or above, 7-10 pages with at least 10 references. Students apply for graduation through the Office of the Registrar.

Duration: 18 credits

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