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The University of Kansas

Department of African and African-American Studies

Lawrence, KS

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Overview

Department of African and African-American Studies / Department of African and African-American Studies is located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
(Graduate Certificate) African studies
Master of Arts (MA) African and African-American studies

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 2
Doctoral Degrees 0
Other Advanced Degrees 2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3
Applied
3
Accepted
2
Enrolled
100%

Applying

65
Application Fee - Domestic
85
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline May 1st May 1st No
Spring deadline October 1st October 1st No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE
Master's Degree Requirements All academic transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement of purpose, writing sample

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards April 15

Student Body

4
Total Graduate Students
25%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 0%
Black or African American 25%
White or Caucasian 50%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
Unknown 0%

Gender

Male (25%)
Female (75%)

Research

Focus of faculty research: African theatre, YaKuur culture, interracial communication, African development and urban planning, African literature, Muslim women in West Africa, identity formation in African and Diasporan settings, African-American history, North African and Arab societies, civil rights, black urban communities
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
250,015

Location & Contact

Address 1440 Jayhawk Boulevard
Bailey Hall, Room 9
Lawrence, KS  66045
United States
Contact Dr. Cecile Accilien
Chairperson
Email: cecileaccilien@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-1853

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