M.A. Program | Ph.D Program | Current Students

 

The Department of African American Studies offers graduate work leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

• The M.A. program seeks to answer the intellectual needs of the student and the particular needs of society that are not satisfied by a bachlors degree.
• The Ph.D. program is designed to ensure that the student satisfies the highest standards of excellence in preparation for the highest achievement in active scholarship and research in African American Studies. Thus, a student is prepared for a lifetime of intellectual inquiry that may be manifested in creative scholarship or careers in social, academic, civil, or international settings.

For Admission to the graduate programs of DAAS

A completed online application

Three completed letters of recommendation

A statement of your personal goals

A writing sample

Two copies of an official transcript from each college attended

GRE scores

TOEFL (For Speakers of English as a Second Language)

A non-refundable application fee

Teaching Assistant Application (Doctoral Applicants Only)

Internal Teaching Assistant Application (Current Doctoral Students Only)

Next Deadline: January 15

Please note: Admission is offered only once a year for the upcoming fall semester.