Program Overview
The African American Studies at Temple University is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the African American Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 24,032 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the African American Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Proseminar in Graduate Work in African American Studies
- African Civilizations
- Research Methods in African American Studies
- African Literature
- African American Literature
- African Aesthetics
- Ethnographic Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Culminating Events:
- Students have the option of completing the program with either a written comprehensive examination or a thesis.
- Comprehensive Examination:The comprehensive examination is intended to probe the student\'s knowledge of content, literature, theory/methodology, and methods in African American Studies and to test the student\'s ability to apply theoretical issues to praxis. It is a proctored, closed book, 6-hour written examination. Students may not use a computer or any other electronic device for the examination unless there is a documented medical necessity.
- The M.A. comprehensive exam covers the content, theories, and paradigms of the discipline and/or relevant coursework that students may have taken. Students must take the comprehensive exam after completing all required coursework. The student must answer every question on the examination in order to be evaluated. The evaluators look for content mastery and coherent application of the discipline\'s theories and paradigms.
- The comprehensive examination is offered twice a year: the first week of April and the first week of November. The hours of the exam are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The student must schedule her/his examination with the Graduate Secretary after consultation with her/his advisor at least one month in advance of the exam date. In order to arrange an examination date, the student must be sure that her/his record is free of encumbrances that would prevent her/him from meeting University requirements for taking the examination. In addition, the student intending to take the exam must ensure that all of her/his coursework has been completed in the previous term.
- The Examination Committee prepares and administers the student\'s written M.A. comprehensive exam. Students are advised to choose an Examination Committee at the beginning of their final term. They should consult with their graduate advisor to select the second member of the committee and set the date for the comprehensive exam. The Examination Committee is composed of two Graduate Faculty from the Department of African American Studies, one of whom is the major advisor who will write one half of the questions; the other committee member will provide the remaining questions.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,032 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,032 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Temple University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Temple University
Temple University
Philadelphia, United States
Temple University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-11-01
- Language English
- Duration 100 year(s)