Overview

Program Details

In the Africana Studies major at Augustana College, choose an emphasis on Africa or the African diaspora, which focuses on the movement of African people and cultures from the continent into other parts of the world. In either track, you’ll explore through courses taught by professors in diverse fields, from art and music, to history and political science, to religion and literature.

In fact, Africana studies has connections to every field of study and makes an excellent choice for a second major. Experience and understanding of humanity’s birthplace can give you an edge for any advanced degree or professional goal.

What you'll learn

Gain a deep understanding of your subject and how it connects to other subjects.

Set yourself up for lifelong intellectual growth. Take responsibility for your own learning.

Understand real and imaginary similarities and differences. Use more than one perspective to view issues.

Examine and embrace your strengths, passions and values. Develop ethical convictions and act on them.

Judge and construct arguments, raise questions and define problems. Make a conclusion based on evidence.

Programme Structure

Courses

Communication and Social Relationships

Intercultural Communication

Contemporary African-American Literature

Shades of Black/Brown

African-American History

Race, Ethnicity and Religion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rock Island, United States

Disciplines

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

Transcripts from your secondary school

Transcripts must be in English.

English language proficiency

Have a teacher, academic advisor or school official send a letter of recommendation for you to Augustana (recommended but not required).

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

53186 USD / year

≈ 53186 USD / year
Out-of-State

53186 USD / year

≈ 53186 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53186 USD / year

≈ 53186 USD / year

Living costs

Rock Island

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

Augustana College offers both merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid to international students.

No additional application is required for the merit-based scholarships as all applicants for admission are automatically considered.

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Scholarships Information

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