Overview
Overview
The African - American Studies program offered by Columbia University provides students with a thorough grounding in the literature and research of African-American studies, and enables them to produce critical analysis and research about the complex and historically specific experiences of Africans in the Americas. Students also learn how those experiences have contributed to and been shaped by political, cultural, and economic forces both nationally and globally.
To fulfill the MA degree requirements, students must take two residence Units (30 points of graduate credit) and complete an MA thesis. It is possible to complete the degree in two semesters.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction To African-American Studies
- Hip Hop & Social Inequality
- African-American Music
- Business & Society: Image & Identity In Contemporary Advertising
- Popular Music & Popluar Movements
- African-American Novelists And The Question Of Justice
- Beyond Civil Rights: Martin Luther King And The Case For Radical Democracy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies View 42 other Masters in Ethnic Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Standardized Tests
Tuition Fee
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International
58764 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 29382 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
58764 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 29382 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
Students who register for more than 20 points will be charged $29,382 + $1,880 per point, for each point beyond 20 points.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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