Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Africology and African American Studies in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,324
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Africology and African American Studies aims to create an academic environment where students develop skills to thoughtfully evaluate, assess, and understand the heritage, practices, and evolving circumstances of African-descended populations. Central to the department's approach is the belief that a group's unique historical journey should form the foundation for any meaningful examination of their history, current realities, and prospects. Our graduate curriculum incorporates Afrocentric frameworks alongside other viewpoints within Africana scholarship. This program demonstrates a steadfast dedication to independent research about African communities, enriched by multifaceted theoretical and activist perspectives from devoted faculty members and meaningful community involvement. We strive to equip our Ph.D. graduates with the ability to address complex intellectual challenges impacting African populations worldwide, both on the continent and throughout the global diaspora.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: The applicant's official transcripts must show formal course-based exposure to and education in an area that the Admissions Committee judges to be closely related to Africology and African American Studies.
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree in American Studies, Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, History with a concentration in African or African American Studies, or other content areas with a concentration in African or African American Studies is required.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include the nature of your specific interest in the Ph.D. program in Africology and African American Studies at Temple University, a clearly articulated research goal as it relates to Africology and African American Studies, your future career goals, your academic and research achievements, your community service activities, and an explanation of exceptional circumstances.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. A combined minimum score of 297 on the verbal and quantitative sections is expected.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate the student's ability to conduct research and to write a scholarly paper relevant to the discipline. The paper should be no more than 20 pages in length and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree in American Studies, Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, History with a concentration in African or African American Studies, or other content areas with a concentration in African or African American Studies is required.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include the nature of your specific interest in the Ph.D. program in Africology and African American Studies at Temple University, a clearly articulated research goal as it relates to Africology and African American Studies, your future career goals, your academic and research achievements, your community service activities, and an explanation of exceptional circumstances.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. A combined minimum score of 297 on the verbal and quantitative sections is expected.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate the student's ability to conduct research and to write a scholarly paper relevant to the discipline. The paper should be no more than 20 pages in length and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
27,324