Overview
Key features
Using methods from multiple disciplines including history, sociology, languages, literature, political science, religion, and music, students of all backgrounds in the Africana Studies program at College of the Holy Cross gain insight into our shared past and present.
People of African descent living outside of the continent are often referred to as the African diaspora. Africana has come to refer to the study of the past and present experiences of Africans and the African diaspora wherever people of African descent reside; people of African descent are found around the globe.
As a complement to our long-standing Introduction to Africana Studies course, we have added a series of foundational courses to offer multiple ways to enter the concentration. These introductory classes generally address most if not all of the following areas:
- the social construction of race
- use of comparative case studies or a regional approach
- methods and theories
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Black Europe
- Anthropology of Africa
- Travel Writing and African History
- Modern Africa
- Afro-Latin America
- African American Music: From Blues to Rap
- Africana Philosophy
- African Politics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
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Disciplines
African studies View 257 other Bachelors in African studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
- Common Application or Coalition Application•
- Holy Cross Certification of Finances Form
- Bank letter or financial affidavit
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers)
- High school transcripts•
- Two letters of recommendation
- Application fee of $60
Tuition Fee
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International
63650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63650 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
63650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63650 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
63650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 63650 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Worcester
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Africana Studies.
Available Scholarships
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