Overview

Many African American and African Diaspora Studies – Latino Studies graduates from Indiana University Northwest also pursue graduate level study in the humanities and social sciences.

Key Features

The curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Afro‐American Studies is oriented toward professional preparation and graduate study.

The two program sequences, Human Services and Community Development, place a heavy emphasis on education that is directly related to employment opportunities and graduate level study.

Department of Minority Studies students have opportunities to participate in and organize community engagement events and activities through the department’s University-Community outreach programming.

Featured events include Black History Month, Chicano History and Culture, Puerto Rican History and Culture; Gary Preservation Project and the annual Environmental Justice and Participatory Democracy Conferences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Minority Political Problems

Survey of the Culture of Black Americans

African American Literature

The Urban Community

Racism and the Law

Supervision & Resource Management for Health Professional

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gary, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies American and Australasian studies African studies View 807 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural 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

Application for Admission

Nonrefundable $65 application fee

Official transcripts (native language and English translation if applicable)

English Proficiency ( If not from a country IU Northwest considers English as a native language)

Immigration Documentation

Financial Support Documentation

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

23448 USD / year

≈ 23448 USD / year
Out-of-State

23448 USD / year

≈ 23448 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8774 USD / year

≈ 8774 USD / year

Living costs

Gary

United States

956 - 1547 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for African American and African Diaspora Studies – Latino Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Gary

Funding

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