Overview

With a commitment to academic excellence, the department offers undergraduate and graduate level courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, Master of Arts degree and the Doctor of Arts in Humanities degree.

The programme

The mission of the Clark Atlanta University's Degree in African American Studies is to offer undergraduates and graduates an interdisciplinary course of study that expands and imparts knowledge related to cultures, and the history of the African Diaspora utilizing scholarly research, theoretical inquiry and policy analysis to prepare graduates for diverse professions who will understand experiences of people of African descent and others as well as promote social justice within the global community.

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

History
African Studies
American Studies
Political Science
Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

4.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies African studies View 38 other Masters in African studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.21

English requirements

IELTS

4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed and signed application.
Cashier’s check or money order (made payable to Clark Atlanta University) in the amount of $40. The application fee for an international applicant is $55 U.S. dollars.
An official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution you have attended.
Three recommendation letters: two from former instructors and one from an employer or supervisor.
Resume, which can be submitted by email to GraduateAdmissions@cau.edu.
A Dean of Students Certification form from the last institution you have attended (this form is only required if you attended an institution within the last two years).
A letter of intent which discusses career goals, reasons for applying to Clark Atlanta University, and qualifications for admission.
a 10-page writing sample that demonstrates your academic preparation for graduate studies.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32040 USD / year

≈ 32040 USD / year
Out-of-State

32040 USD / year

≈ 32040 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32040 USD / year

≈ 32040 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Atlanta

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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