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African American Studies explores the distinct histories and cultures of people of African heritage in North America from the colonial era to the present. The University of Iowa's program offers a diverse curriculum taught by experts across multiple disciplines. Its intimate size allows for personalized academic guidance.
Established in 1969, the department initially created courses to highlight African Americans' contributions to U.S. history and society while addressing contemporary issues. Over time, the program has significantly expanded its course offerings to provide a more thorough examination of the subject.
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements: