Overview

Program in African American and African Studies / Program in African American and African Studies is located in East Lansing, MI, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	1
Doctoral Degrees	3

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13

Applied

3

Accepted

Applying

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

25

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4%
Black or African American	88%
White or Caucasian	0%
American Indian or Alaska Native	4%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (36%)

Female (64%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Black American and diasporic studies, comparative communities of color
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 426 Auditorium Road
East Lansing, MI  48824
United States

Contact Dr. Geneva Smitherman III
Acting Director
Email: smither4@msu.edu
Phone: 517-432-0869
Fax: 517-432-6246

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