Overview

Trained in a variety of disciplines that include anthropology, health, history, journalism, literature, sociology, political science and women's studies, the faculty examine a wide array of critical issues facing African-descended peoples across the stages of life at various times and places in history. Students choose one of the following areas of concentration: African diaspora studies or African studies.

Career Opportunities

Because of its emphasis on various social aspects and groups, the African and African American Studies BA program offered at Arizona State University provides students with practical applications useful for various workplaces. This program helps students develop cultural sensitivity and prepares them for careers in:

administration
advertising
business
counseling
education
human resources
international relations
journalism
justice
law
management
travel

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African and African Diaspora Studies

College Mathematics

Cultural Diversity in the U.S.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications

History of Black Women in America

The Global History of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

Race and Racism in Africa/African Diaspora

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International: Application priority deadline.

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Tempe, United States
Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies African studies View 257 other Bachelors in African studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

English: four years (composition/literature based).

Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).

Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, and physics).

Social science: two years (including one year American history).

Foreign language: two years (same language).

Fine arts: one year.

First-year students must have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37202 USD / year

≈ 37202 USD / year
Out-of-State

34014 USD / year

≈ 34014 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition:

Non-resident $13,920

Arizona resident $11,822

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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