Overview

Tracking and engaging Black humanity

On the African and African American Studies program from Earlham College, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue courses and small-group collaborative faculty-student research with faculty whose teaching and scholarly interests from Civil Rights history to the culture of Hip Hop.

Key facts

African and African American studies majors have participated in off-campus study and research in Tanzania, Senegal, London, Ghana, Mexico, Spain, France, Germany, South Africa, Haiti, New York City, Martinique and Ecuador.

If you’re looking for a multi-disciplinary major that will let you explore the experiences of Black people, this is the major for you.

The African and African American Studies major from Earlham College will prepare you to critically examine today’s society.

Many graduates go on to work in fields that allow them to help others through law, social services, research, education and even business and entrepreneurship.

Careers and opportunities

African and African American studies majors go on to pursue law school, medical school and graduate school.

Recent graduates have pursued advanced degrees at Earlham College and the University of Georgia, while past graduates have gone on to the University of Rochester, Columbia, Tufts, Northwestern, Ohio State, Northeastern and Boston universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African American Literature

History of African American Religious Experiences

African American History to Emancipation

African American History since Emancipation

African History to 1880

History of South Africa

African Democracy & Dictatorship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Early action deadlines: Nov. 15, Dec. 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Although Earlham does not have specific entrance requirements, most successful applicants have completed a minimum of:

4 credits of English, such as literature, grammar or composition

3 credits of mathematics, such as algebra, geometry, pre-calculus or calculus

2 credits of social sciences, such as government, economics, sociology, history or similar topics

2 credits of sciences, such as biology, chemistry or physics

2 credits of world languages, including a second language that is not your native language

Grades in academic classes

Earlham takes your cumulative grade point average into consideration when reviewing your application.

Other decision-making factors

Leadership experience, extracurricular involvement, community service and work experience.

International applications must also be able to meet the minimum level of family financial support.

English proficiency

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

54864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

54864 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

54864 USD / year

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Living costs

Richmond

United States

871 - 1410 USD / month

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Tracking and engaging Black humanity

Key facts

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

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