East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in African American and African Studies in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
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East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in African American and African Studies (AAAS) is an interdisciplinary graduate program focused on in-depth examination of Black experiences globally. Our AAAS program equips students to drive meaningful change within communities and organizations working to improve conditions for Black populations worldwide. This professional master's curriculum develops leaders for careers in cultural work, media, education, social entrepreneurship, and community development. Graduate students specialize in one of three concentrations: Black Cultural Studies, Black Girlhood Studies, or Black Ecological Futures. The program welcomes applicants with undergraduate degrees in any discipline and actively supports students pursuing combined degree options. As a fundamentally interdisciplinary field, Black Studies incorporates diverse methodologies and subject areas across its scholarly investigations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
Have the results of the Graduate Record Examination General Test forwarded to the college.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
Submit a personal statement and an academic purpose stating personal and professional goals, disciplinary interests in Africana studies and desire to pursue a Plan A or Plan B program of study.
Submit a writing sample, usually a recent research paper.
Submit two copies of official transcripts demonstrating an earned Bachelor's degree in an area of study appropriate for advanced work in Africana studies and a grade-point average of 3.0.
Submit three letters of recommendation from faculty acquainted with your course work using the University's Letter of Recommendation Form for Admission.
Have the results of the Graduate Record Examination General Test forwarded to the college.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
Submit a personal statement and an academic purpose stating personal and professional goals, disciplinary interests in Africana studies and desire to pursue a Plan A or Plan B program of study.
Submit a writing sample, usually a recent research paper.
Submit two copies of official transcripts demonstrating an earned Bachelor's degree in an area of study appropriate for advanced work in Africana studies and a grade-point average of 3.0.
Submit three letters of recommendation from faculty acquainted with your course work using the University's Letter of Recommendation Form for Admission.
Tuition
USD
30,663