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University at Albany, State University of New York

Department of Africana Studies

Albany, NY

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Overview

Department of Africana Studies / Department of Africana Studies is located in Albany, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA) African studies
Master of Arts (MA) Afro-American studies

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 6

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Doctoral Degrees Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8
Applied
8
Accepted
4
Enrolled
100%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline January 15th May 15th No
Spring deadline November 15th November 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Requirements Transcripts of all schools attended; Statement of background and goals; Departmental questionnaire; Resume; Names and contact information for 3 recommenders
Doctoral Degree Requirements Transcripts of all schools attended; Statement of background and goals; Departmental questionnaire; Resume; Names and contact information for 3 recommenders

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards May 1

Student Body

13
Total Graduate Students
7%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 15.38%
Black or African American 53.85%
White or Caucasian 7%
American Indian or Alaska Native Not Reported
Asian Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Not Reported
Two or more races 15.38%
Unknown Not Reported

Gender

Male (7%)
Female (92%)

Faculty

12
Total faculty
Full-time - 6
Part-time - 6
Male (7)
Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research: The Black family, Afro-centricity in poetry, black women in U.S. literature, African economic development, African American history
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY  12222-0001
United States
Contact Oscar Williams
Chair
Email: owilliams@albany.edu
Phone: 518-442-4730
Fax: 518-442-2569

University at Albany, State University of New York
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