African American Studies
Middletown, Connecticut, United States
The African American Studies program at Wesleyan University offers an interdisciplinary, comparative, and cross-cultural exploration of the experiences of people of African descent in the Atlantic world, with a focus on the United States and the Caribbean. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis of cultural, historical, political, and social developments, fostering a nuanced understanding of race, identity, and diaspora communities.
- Middletown, Connecticut, United States
- 4 years
- On Campus
- ₹59,22,379/Year
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Program Overview
The African American Studies program at Wesleyan University offers an interdisciplinary, comparative, and cross-cultural exploration of the experiences of people of African descent in the Atlantic world, with a focus on the United States and the Caribbean. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis of cultural, historical, political, and social developments, fostering a nuanced understanding of race, identity, and diaspora communities.
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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
No Admission Requirement Available.
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-09-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Unknown
Programme Structure
Courses include:Africana Studies: Black Radical Thought and PraxisHistory of African American ArtReading Toni Morrison: Blackness and the Literary ImaginationMarxism and AbolitionismTechnologies of the SelfCommunicating Racial Justice
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
No English language requirements found.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must submit the Common Application or Coalition Application, along with a Secondary School Report, official transcripts, counselor recommendation, mid-year grade report, and two teacher evaluations. A non-refundable $55 application fee or fee waiver is required. Proof of English proficiency via SAT or ACT scores must be provided if applicable. Candidates should demonstrate strong secondary school preparation in English, social sciences, sciences, mathematics, and foreign languages. International applicants with national examinations (e.g., A levels, IB, Baccalaureate) should present superior results. Interviews are optional but encouraged to strengthen the application.
Course Fees
₹59,22,379/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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