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Students of African American studies learn the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of the North American peoples descended from the African diaspora; focusing on the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, but also including reference to Latin American elements of the diaspora.

Top Schools For African American Studies Programs

Most Selective:
Stanford University

Least Selective:
CUNY College of Staten Island

Largest:
Arizona State University

Smallest:
Bard College at Simon's Rock

Most Expensive:
Bates College

Least Expensive:
Berea College

Best Academics:
Stanford University

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University of Alabama

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Swarthmore College

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA		$31,872 15,550 32 Bachelor's (32)
North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC		$23,513 17,905 32 Bachelor's (32)
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA		$31,746 19,805 32 Bachelor's (32)
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA		$21,634 26,618 31 Bachelor's (21), Master's (8),
Doctoral (2)
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA		$30,935 26,556 31 Bachelor's (20), Master's (11)
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH		$22,251 41,349 28 Bachelor's (21), Master's (7)
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA		$15,961 29,275 24 Bachelor's (24)
Yale University
New Haven, CT		$36,500 5,270 21 Certificate (4), Bachelor's (7),
Master's (6), Doctoral (4)
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 21 Bachelor's (15), Master's (3),
Doctoral (3)
SUNY University at Albany
Albany, NY		$14,648 13,151 20 Bachelor's (14), Master's (6)
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African American Studies Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 36 3%
Associate Not Available 0%
Bachelor's 988 87%
Master's 89 8%
Doctoral 25 2%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 367 32%
Female 771 68%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 9 1%
Black or African American 851 76%
Hispanic or Latino 47 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 9 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 162 14%
Other/Unknown 49 4%
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African American Studies Internships

Job Title:Bilingual Evaluation/Research Intern: Small B
Description:Bilingual Evaluatio n/Research Intern: Measuring Impact of SmallBusiness Development Job Description Internship Dates: June 4, 2012 - August 3, 2012 Position Overview: The Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), in an effort to...
Company:Latino Economic Development
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/17/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Department Head and Professor - Department of African American Studies (F1100141)
Description:Department Head and Professor Department of African American Studies College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Head of the Department of...
Company:University of Illinois Board of Trustees
Location:Urbana, IL
Posted:3/7/2012
Source:University of Illinois Board of Trustees
Job Title:History & Ethnic Studies
Description:Make a Difference - TEACH Were seeking talented adjunct/part-time faculty for Summer 2012 and beyond who are ready to challenge students in one of higher educations most dynamic learning environments. Teach for UMUC and enjoy * Flexible...
Company:University of Maryland University College
Location:Adelphi, MD
Posted:3/30/2012
Source:University of Maryland University College
Job Title:Media + Communications Intern
Description:Washington, DC-based international non-profit organization seeks media and communications intern with strong interest in social/cultural issues and strong press release and website copy writing ability. Hours are flexible (up to 20/week).
Company:American Islamic Congress
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:1/4/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Director, Black Resource Center
Description:Black Resource Center Overview - A unit within the portfolio of the Vice Chancellor-Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, the Black Resource Center (BRC) is envisioned as a supportive community space with offerings that include academic support...
Company:UC San Diego
Location:San Diego, CA
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:UC San Diego
Job Title:Instructor
Description:The Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon invites applications for a career-track non-tenure related instructor of Swahili, with a start date of September 16, 2012. The initial contract is for one year, and the appointment...
Company:University of Oregon
Location:Oregon
Posted:3/7/2012
Source:The Linguist List
Job Title:Public Education and Advocacy Coordinator?? Africa
Description:The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization, which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every...
Company:Afsc
Location:Philadelphia, PA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:AFSC
Job Title:Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
Description:Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management University of Arkansas at Little RockMay 2012The OpportunityThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks applications and nominations for an experienced and highly successful candidate for a...
Company:University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Location:Little Rock, AR
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Job Title:Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
Description:Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Print Job Number: R97779Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management University of Arkansas at Little Rock May 2012 The Opportunity The University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks applications and...
Company:University of Arkansas
Location:Little Rock, AR
Posted:5/19/2012
Source:University of Arkansas
Job Title:Editorial Director, UR Press
Description:The University of Rochester is one of the country's top-tier research universities. Our 158 buildings house more than 200 academic majors, more than 2,000 faculty and instructional staff, and some 9,300 students - approximately half of...
Company:University of Rochester
Location:Rochester, NY
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed

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