Africana Studies
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Established in 1972, the Rhode Island College Africana Studies program is among the oldest Black Studies programs in New England. It aims to foster a Black intellectual tradition and critically examine Eurocentric narratives, promoting social justice and empowerment through a trans-disciplinary curriculum spanning arts, humanities, and social sciences. Graduates pursue careers in academia, education, law, public policy, and social work, contributing to transformative racial justice initiatives.
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- 4 years
- On Campus
- ₹11,43,535/Year
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Program Overview
Established in 1972, the Rhode Island College Africana Studies program is among the oldest Black Studies programs in New England. It aims to foster a Black intellectual tradition and critically examine Eurocentric narratives, promoting social justice and empowerment through a trans-disciplinary curriculum spanning arts, humanities, and social sciences. Graduates pursue careers in academia, education, law, public policy, and social work, contributing to transformative racial justice initiatives.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
TOEFL®
79.0
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-08-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Starting 2026-01-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Mar-26
Programme Structure
Courses include:Hip-Hop: A Global PerspectiveRace and CyberspaceSpecial Topics in Africana StudiesSeminar in Comparative Race RelationsComparative Slave SystemsSpecial Topics in Africana Studies
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
No academic requirements found.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL®
79.0
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must submit a completed Common Application along with the Rhode Island College Supplement, including a 250-word college essay and a $50 nonrefundable fee. International students must provide a home country address. Official transcripts from all previous institutions are required, with foreign transcripts evaluated by a recognized US credential evaluation service such as SpanTran or NACES members, including course-by-course grades and English translations. Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to demonstrate language proficiency.
Course Fees
₹11,43,535/Year
Annual Fee
4 years
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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