Baltimore,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Africana Studies in Baltimore United States | University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
|
Baltimore United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,225
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Africana Studies (AFST) equips students from all backgrounds with the analytical framework to examine, assess, and interpret the social realities shaping African diaspora communities across the United States, Africa, and beyond. The AFST curriculum encompasses diverse courses exploring cultural, economic, historical, political, psychological, and sociological dimensions of African-descended populations through multiple academic lenses. UMBC's Africana Studies program delivers an intellectually demanding curriculum designed to cultivate critical thinking, articulate writing, research proficiency, persuasive communication, and problem-solving skills. Employing an interdisciplinary methodology, AFST centers African perspectives while highlighting their global impact through cultural achievements, scientific advancements, and societal progress.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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If you have attended a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university, outside the United States, submit course by course credentials evaluated through one of the following evaluation services.
Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Request an official transcript from your high school. Counselors may send us your transcripts electronically through the Common App School Report or they may mail a transcript to our office.
Duolingo English Proficiency Test: 115
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5
SAT (Evidence-Based Reading Writing Section): 500
Cambridge English Qualification: Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 176
English composition at a U.S. College/University: grade of C or better
Average GPA: 3.96
Average SAT Score: 1303 (2-part)
Average ACT Composite Score: 25.7
If you have attended a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university, outside the United States, submit course by course credentials evaluated through one of the following evaluation services.
Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Request an official transcript from your high school. Counselors may send us your transcripts electronically through the Common App School Report or they may mail a transcript to our office.
Duolingo English Proficiency Test: 115
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5
SAT (Evidence-Based Reading Writing Section): 500
Cambridge English Qualification: Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 176
English composition at a U.S. College/University: grade of C or better
Average GPA: 3.96
Average SAT Score: 1303 (2-part)
Average ACT Composite Score: 25.7
Tuition
USD
31,225