Department of African American Studies
Berkeley, CA
26
Students
Urban
Setting
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University of California, Berkeley / Department of African American Studies is located in Berkeley, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Doctoral Degrees |
Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
97
Applied
2
Enrolled
Applying
105
Application Fee - Domestic
125
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, 3 letters of recommendation |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
26
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 80.77% |
| White or Caucasian | 11% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 3.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (34%)
Female (65%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Black influence on U. S. foreign policy, black intellectuals, ethnic space in urban society, representation in museums of African-Americans and British Americans during slavery |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Berkeley, CA 94720
United States
United States