Overview

In small classes, you’ll work side by side with talented faculty with a deep understanding of the black experience globally.

You’ll study the experiences of peoples of African descent from the historical, cultural, political and socioeconomic perspectives, and examine the relationships between Africans on the continent and those in the diaspora. Your courses will draw on multiple disciplines, including social sciences, natural sciences, fine arts, education and the humanities. Black World Studies major from Illinois Dominican University curriculum is designed to prepare you for lifelong intellectual and professional competence in a diverse society.

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Practical experience is built into the curriculum. Through our outstanding study abroad programs, you can visit Ghana to explore the history and culture of one of the oldest empires of Western Sudan, or spend a semester learning at a distinguished university in South Africa. Our internships draw on Chicago’s vast cultural, corporate and governmental resources.

We make our connections your connections, so you can test-drive your dream job in the real world. You can combine academic study with compassionate service to people in need, in the Chicago area or around the world. You even can complete your own, hands-on research projects in close collaboration with faculty.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Black World Studies and Multiculture

Black Nationalism and Afrocentricity

A Little Black-ish and a Little Grown-ish: Navigating Blackness and Education

Hip-Hop, Multiculture, and Philosophy

Black Women in Society

Black and Educated: The Intersection of Race, Class, Gender, Family and College Choice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-11 00:00:00 , International

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National: We make admission decisions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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General requirements

Online Application
Official high school transcripts, emailed directly from the issuing institution
Official high school transcripts/marksheets and translations through a certified translation agency must be emailed to the Director of International Enrollment
Proof of English Proficiency
For I-20: Bank Statement showing a minimum of $53,978 USD and completed and a signed Financial Statement Form
A copy of your passport bio page

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Tuition Fee

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International

38328 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38328 USD per year during 48 months.
National

38328 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38328 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

38328 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38328 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for River Forest

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

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Living costs for River Forest

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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