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The African American and African studies program equips students with knowledge about the cultural, historical, and societal aspects of African communities and their diasporas worldwide. At Ohio State, this interdisciplinary major fosters critical analysis of racial dynamics across arts, humanities, and social science fields. The program adopts an intersectional approach, exploring how race interacts with factors like socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, and ethnic background within global contexts.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher