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African Studies Certificate at University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh, United States

Programme overview

The African Studies Undergraduate Certificate lets students in any major complement their degree with an interdisciplinary understanding of Africa as a world region, including intermediate-level competence in an African language.

Faculty: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences / University Center for International Studies  |  Department: Center for African Studies  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Five courses (15 credits): one core course with 100% Africa content and four electives with at least 25% Africa content, spanning three courses in two departments outside the major; four semesters of an indigenous African language (or relevant European language); a digital portfolio and a presentation; study abroad or internship encouraged (Pitt programs in Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania).

Career pathways

Building block for careers in the Foreign Service, government, business, law, academe and public service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to students in any major; enrollment through the Center. Native speakers of an African language or specified European languages may have the language requirement waived.

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