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Course Overview

African American studies describe the systematic investigation into the vast range of racial, ethnic, cultural, and political perspectives, experiences, and beliefs of people of African heritage around the globe, with particular focus on the African Diaspora in the United States. Students emerge from Saint Louis University's African American Studies, B.A. program with a rigorous understanding of the histories, philosophies, culture, and literature emergent from the African Diaspora, thus enabling them to embark on careers in education, law, politics, business and the arts. 

Students will become knowledgeable about the African diaspora and be prepared to seek careers or professional programs where they can utilize knowledge in the design and implementation of programs for, and on behalf of, African Americans and other diasporic communities.

Our students, staff and faculty come from a range of backgrounds, experiences and fields of study. Collectively, our mission is to combine rigorous study, creativity and research in the production and exchange of knowledge concerning the African Diaspora.

We aim to foster a community of thinkers, scholars, activists, and artists whose work enriches understanding of how African Americans and other African Diasporic communities have mutually shaped the social worlds they inhabit.

SLU's African American studies major is open to all students pursuing an undergraduate degree, regardless of race, ethnicity or national origin.

Entry Requirement 

Program Direct** International Year One*
1-Semester 2-Semester 3-Semester
Program Requirements
  • High school diploma
  • Additional materials may also be required
High school diploma
Minimum GPA Equivalent 3.0 2.5 2.5 2.5
TOEFL iBT 80 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing) 60 (13 subscores in reading and writing) 50 (10 subscores in reading and writing)
IELTS 6.5 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing) 5.5 (5.0 subscores in reading and writing) 5.0 (4.5 subscores in reading and writing)
IELA 176 (169 subscores in listening and writing) 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing) 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing) 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing)
Duolingo N/A 120 90 75
Academic English N/A N/A Level 4 Level 3

Fees

  International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program Undergraduate Direct* SLU-Madrid
Program Length 1 Semester 2 Semesters 3 Semesters 1 Semester 2 Semesters 1 Semester 2 Semesters
Tution & Fees $27310 $47490 $57670 $23990 $47490 $10920 $21840

This information was accurate on : 18/12/2020
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