Overview

This interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (African American Studies) from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University is what people mean when they extoll the virtues of a great liberal arts education. Our broad, rigorous program prepares our students for impactful careers in a marketplace increasingly in search of liberal arts graduates and for success in graduate programs.

Career

Liberal Studies (African American Studies) students are ready to play important roles in many causes and organizations or to continue their education in graduate and professional school.

The organizations include the United Nations, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Agency for International Development, the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, private global industries, international nongovernmental organizations such as CARE, the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam America, and International Organization on Migration.

Students can also pursue opportunities with a variety of domestic nongovernmental organizations that deal with issues of culture, diversity and poverty in the U.S., such as the Poverty Law Center, Urban League, and NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The concentration includes courses in the social sciences that help students understand society and culture, develop skills in data analysis, and grasp issues in the dynamics of human populations.

It provides a wide range of electives that allow students to explore geographic areas and specific topics and give them additional, but needed knowledge and skills.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Liberal Arts American and Australasian studies African studies View 557 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Application

Official High School and College Transcripts

Proof of English Proficiency
Complete, sign and return the International Student Data Form.

Provide a photocopy of the identification page(s) in your passport or official document showing the correct name combination you will be using inside the United States and at the university.
If you are currently in F-1 or J-1 status inside the United States provide the OIA with documents confirming your current legal status to include the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20/DS-2019), the I-94 (front and back), a valid passport and U.S. visa stamp pages, etc. You must complete the SEVIS transfer process.

Tuition Fee

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International

17200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17200 USD per year during 48 months.
National

17200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17200 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

3540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3540 USD per year during 48 months.

Online North Carolina Incoming Students: $2,880 per year
Online Out of State Students: $13,944 per year

Living costs for Greensboro

1001 - 1540 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Liberal Studies (African American Studies).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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