Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in African Studies from the University of Kansas is a 12-credit program designed to enhance career opportunities for students with expertise in African Studies. It requires three elective courses with an Africa focus, including one at the 700-level or above. Admission follows Graduate Studies' policy, and non-native English speakers must meet English proficiency requirements.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in African Studies is a 12-credit hour program offered by the Department of African & African-American Studies (AAAS) and The Kansas African Studies Center (KASC) at the University of Kansas. The program's central objective is to formally recognize the expertise that students in a range of disciplines already possess in African Studies, thereby enhancing their career opportunities.
Outline:
Requirements:
- Total Credit Hours: 12
- Course Distribution:
- AAAS 802 Introduction to Africana Studies: African: 3 credit hours
- Electives: 9 credit hours (three courses)
- Elective Course Requirements:
- Students design a coherent sequence of three elective courses in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies.
- All courses must be at the 500-level or above.
- At least one elective course (3 credit hours) must be at the 700-level or above.
- Only courses with an Africa focus may count towards the required hours.
- No more than three hours of directed readings or independent study may be counted.
- Course List: A list of graduate-level courses with an Africa focus, offered in AAAS and other departments, can be found on the AAAS website.
Other:
- Admission Criteria: Follows Graduate Studies' admission policy. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree.
- Application Requirements: Differ for current KU students versus non-KU students. Please visit the Department's website for a full list of required application materials.
- English Proficiency: Non-native speakers of English must meet Graduate Studies' English proficiency requirements.
- Graduate Studies Policies: Students are encouraged to review Graduate Studies' policies related to graduate certificate programs for information about other requirements that may apply.
