African American Studies
1201 West Nevada
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-7781
Fax: (217) 244-4809
E-mail: aasrp@illinois.edu
Graduate Concentration: African American Studies
Participating Programs: Participating Programs: African Studies (M.A.), Educational Policy Studies (M.A. and Ph.D.), Educational Psychology (all, except online degrees), History (all degrees), Political Science (all degrees), Sociology (all degrees)
Graduate Minor: African American Studies
Requirements - Graduate Concentration
| Required Courses | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| AFRO 500, 597, and 598 | 12 |
| Elective hours from approved departmental list | 12 |
| Thesis Hours Required (min/max applied toward degree): | 0 |
| Total Hours | 24 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| In addition to the graduate concentration requirements, students must also complete the requirements of their major degree. |
The Department of African American Studies (DAAS) offers an interdisciplinary graduate concentration in African American Studies. This concentration is designed to complement doctoral work in the social sciences or humanities; applicants must demonstrate an interest in African American Studies and be in good standing in one of the following doctoral programs: History, Educational Policy Studies, Educational Psychology, African Studies, Sociology, or Political Science. Those wishing to apply for the concentration must submit three letters of recommendation, as well as a brief personal essay describing their background and career plans and explaining how a concentration in African American Studies enhances their primary program of study. Students must be accepted into the concentration. Students also would be expected to have a faculty member affiliated with the department on their doctoral committee. For admission to the concentration or for more information, please contact DAAS. A student's intent to pursue a graduate concentration must be approved by the student's adviser and graduate program director.
Requirements - Graduate Minor
| Required Courses | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| AFRO 500 | 4 |
| Elective hours from approved departmental list, 4 of which must be at the 500 level | 8 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| In addition to the minor requirements, students must also complete the requirements of their major degree. Hours counted toward completion of a minor may not also be applied toward any other transcripted credential. |
The Department of African American Studies also offers a graduate minor in African American Studies. The minor is designed to complement graduate work in a variety of disciplines. Students wishing to take advantage of the minor must be in good standing, and must apply for acceptance into the minor.