Overview

Students in the department explore the historical, cultural, political, economic, and social development of Black Atlantic societies. Majors work to become informed thinkers who are intellectually prepared to offer clarity and insight to ongoing academic and public debates centered in the discipline.

Learning outcomes

African American Studies majors at Yale University become knowledgeable about the history, primary methodologies, and interdisciplinary breadth of the field. Students learn to critique, articulate, analyze, and interpret universal themes concerning both individuals in society and group interactions as they relate to the work of scholars, scientists, writers, artists, musicians, economists, and entrepreneurs.

African American Studies offers training of special interest to those considering admission to graduate or professional schools and careers in education, journalism, law, the arts, business management, city planning, international relations, politics, psychology, publishing, public health, or social work. The interdisciplinary structure of the department offers students an opportunity to satisfy the increasingly rigorous expectations of admissions committees and prospective employers.

African American Studies can be taken either as a stand-alone major or as one of two majors in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. Pertinent regulations can be found under Two Majors in section K of the Academic Regulations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aesthetics and Meaning in African Arts and Cultures

Significance of American Slavery

Freedom and Identity in Black Cultures

The Black South

Race and Gender in American Literature

The Rise and Fall of Atlantic Slavery

African American History from Emancipation to the Present

The Civil War and Reconstruction Era

Life and Writings of Frederick Douglass

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Yale College does not measure credit by credit hours, but by course credits. The course load of a Yale undergraduate is thirty-six-course-credits.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, 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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120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Recommendations from two teachers and one counselor

School Report with transcript

Standardized test results (ACT or SAT)

English proficiency test results - recommended for non-native English-speakers

Mid-Year Report & Final Report

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

69900 USD / year

≈ 69900 USD / year
Out-of-State

69900 USD / year

≈ 69900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69900 USD / year

≈ 69900 USD / year

Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 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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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Haven

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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