Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in African Studies in Washington United States | Howard University
Howard University
|
Washington United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,344
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our program fosters and encourages cross-disciplinary methods for examining Africa's historical, political, economic, social, and cultural matters while equipping students with essential skills to thoughtfully comprehend, evaluate, and tackle challenges along with potential remedies. The department readies undergraduate majors for advanced academic pursuits and professional opportunities in various sectors including local, national, and international private enterprises, government agencies, and non-profit entities.
Our curriculum emphasizes modern Africa across diverse academic fields. Undergraduate offerings feature: Introduction to Modern Africa, Africa's Growth & Challenges, Pan-African & Regional Bodies, Africa in the Global Economy, HIV/Aids Across the Continent, Ecological & Social Dynamics in Africa, African Linguistic Traditions, Hip Hop & Modern African Culture, African Storytelling Through Literature & Cinema, Digital Platforms & Political Transformation in Africa, and African Women in Contemporary Culture.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Academic Records - For admission consideration, students must submit academic records for grades nine to twelve (or thirteen).
Letters of Recommendation- Howard University requires two letters of recommendation for admission consideration. While you may assign recommenders via Common App/Naviance to submit additional letters, only two will be guaranteed to be considered as part of our review.
Application Essays - As part of the Common Application, students must submit the main Common Application essay as part of their application.
IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90
Letters of Recommendation- Howard University requires two letters of recommendation for admission consideration. While you may assign recommenders via Common App/Naviance to submit additional letters, only two will be guaranteed to be considered as part of our review.
Application Essays - As part of the Common Application, students must submit the main Common Application essay as part of their application.
IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90
Tuition
USD
35,344