Overview

African American Studies from The College of New Jersey propels our students into deep understanding of culture in its many interlacing contexts. Grapple with profound issues of race and ethnicity that are pivotal in the American story.

Key Facts

Courses span the liberal arts disciplines, and community-based learning engages students with people and perspectives different than their own. Students graduate with the intellectual agility and cultural competency to succeed in a wonderfully interconnected world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African-American History to 1865

African-American History 1865-Present

African-American Literature 1920-1980

African and Diaspora Religious Traditions

Ancient and Medieval Africa

Colonial and Modern Africa

Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in the English Speaking Caribbean

The Caribbean: A Socio-Historical Overview

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ewing, 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

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

Essay

$75.00 Application Fee

All Official Transcripts from Grades 9-12 of High School

2 Letters of Recommendation

SAT or ACT Scores

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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

26762 USD / year

≈ 26762 USD / year
Out-of-State

26762 USD / year

≈ 26762 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20398 USD / year

≈ 20398 USD / year

Living costs

Ewing

United States

1024 - 2520 USD / month

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

Funding

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Key Facts

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

Ewing

Funding

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