Baton Rouge,
LA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in International Studies - Africa in Baton Rogue United States | Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
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Baton Rogue United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The African studies concentration examines the political systems, historical narratives, traditional stories, and cultural practices of Sub-Saharan Africa. This area maintains strong cultural connections with the United States and provides crucial commodities like cocoa, coffee, and rubber that transit through New Orleans' port facilities. The severe economic challenges facing certain African regions underscore the critical importance of implementing sustainable development strategies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a B (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).
Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores.
An applicant whose native language is not English and/or who has been educated outside of the U.S. in a country or province where English is not the only official language must demonstrate proof of English proficiency by submitting either a TOEFL or an IELTS score.
TOEFL (paper-based exam) 550
TOEFL (web-based exam) 79
IELTS 6.5
Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores.
An applicant whose native language is not English and/or who has been educated outside of the U.S. in a country or province where English is not the only official language must demonstrate proof of English proficiency by submitting either a TOEFL or an IELTS score.
TOEFL (paper-based exam) 550
TOEFL (web-based exam) 79
IELTS 6.5
Tuition
USD
29,000