Overview

The African American Studies program offered by The University of Alabama places emphasis on developing students' understanding of interdisciplinary research and its centrality in African American Studies.

Special Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to complete internships in a variety of settings. Students should contact the program office for more information. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a research methods course and to take advantage of study abroad opportunities.

Career Opportunities

The major's interdisciplinary structure gives students the unique opportunity to meet the expectations of graduate admissions committees and prospective employers by demonstrating specialized knowledge in a field of study and general training in a broad liberal arts curriculum. An African American Studies major is an ideal major or second major for those who desire to attend graduate school and professional programs in the following areas: law, education, English, economics, business management, social work, sports management, publishing, public health, sociology, film studies, psychology, city planning, public administration, political science, history, art, ethnic studies, public relations, communications, and the foreign service advanced degrees. American Studies majors teach in secondary schools, junior colleges, and universities and work for historical commissions, arts alliances, museums, libraries, and the private sector.

Types of Jobs Accepted

Recent graduates have accepted jobs in both city and federal government; they work in secondary education, journalism, public relations and advertising, business, have become successful artists, and have gone on to attend prestigious graduate school programs in a range of fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African Amer Study

The Black Church

Education Of Southern Blacks

19th Century Black History

Social Inequality

Black Intellectual Thought

Black Feminism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tuscaloosa, United States

Disciplines

Literature American and Australasian studies African studies View 538 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Complete your Online Application and pay the application fee.

2-3 days after completing the application, check the email account that you listed on your application. You will be sent your CWID (Identification number) via email.

Copy of your passport

Relevant visa and immigration documents (this includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents.)

All students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Out-of-State

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11684 USD / year

≈ 11684 USD / year

Living costs

Tuscaloosa

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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Special Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Types of Jobs Accepted

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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