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Programs in African Studies

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African studies focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the African Continent, usually with an emphasis on Africa south of the Sahara, and including the African diasporas overseas.

Top Schools For African Studies Programs

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Stanford University

Least Selective:
University of Kansas

Largest:
Penn State

Smallest:
Claremont Graduate University

Most Expensive:
Colby College

Least Expensive:
West Point

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Stanford University

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Illinois

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Stanford University

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Ohio University
Athens, OH		$17,937 18,166 33 Certificate (4), Bachelor's (5),
Master's (24)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA		$23,852 18,031 25 Certificate (25)
Brown University
Providence, RI		$38,848 6,232 22 Bachelor's (22)
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS		$20,175 21,066 14 Bachelor's (14)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 11 Certificate (11)
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA		$30,935 26,556 8 Master's (8)
University of Akron
Akron, OH		$18,000 21,394 7 Certificate (7)
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY		$42,560 2,500 7 Bachelor's (7)
Yale University
New Haven, CT		$36,500 5,270 7 Bachelor's (3), Master's (4)
Emory University
Atlanta, GA		$38,036 6,980 6 Bachelor's (6)
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African Studies Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 28 16%
Associate 12 7%
Bachelor's 80 45%
Master's 52 30%
Doctoral 4 2%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 69 39%
Female 107 61%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 1 1%
Black or African American 75 50%
Hispanic or Latino 4 3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 58 39%
Other/Unknown 12 8%
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African 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:Research Intern
Description:Internship Program Description The Free the Slaves internship program is a formal effort to develop and train future leaders of the anti-slavery movement. We seek to provide each participant with training and hands-on experience in various...
Company:Free the Slaves
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:3/16/2012
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:Intern/Project Assistant: Southern & East Africa (SEA)
Description:The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking undergraduate or graduate candidates for full-time internships to assist with the Institute's Southern and East Africa (SEA) programs for Summer 2012. Research...
Company:Ndi
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:NDI
Job Title:Intern/Project Assistant: Southern and East Africa (SEA)
Description:Intern/Project Assistant: Southern & East Africa (SEA)Tracking Code217372-851Job Description The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking undergraduate or graduate candidates for full-time internships to...
Company:National Democratic Institute For Intl. Affairs
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:National Democratic Institute for Intl. Affairs
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:Africa Internship
Description:The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy. Since...
Company:Center For International Private Enterprise
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/27/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Human Resources Intern
Description:Chief of Party Moldova The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking candidates for the position of Chief of Party for a Moldova program dealing with public/private dialogue, and reform of institutions in tax...
Company:Center For International Private Enterprise
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/28/2012
Source:InternMatch
Job Title:International Internship Program
Description:Search for Common Ground's International Internship Program Founded in 1982, SFCG works to transform the way the world deals with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative problem solving. We work with local...
Company:Search For Common Ground
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:2/6/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com

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